constituency
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1 electoral district (n.) C1 Advanced Formal Lawa specific area of a country where people elect a member of parliament or a similar official.
a geographical area or district represented by an elected official in a legislative body.
ExampleThe politician spent the weekend visiting small towns in his constituency to hear from local people.
ExampleBoundary changes meant that several historic villages were moved into a new constituency, significantly altering the local political landscape before the general election.
UsageCountable noun; often used with 'parliamentary' or 'local'.
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2 the voters (n.) C1 Advanced Formalthe group of people who live and vote in a particular area.
the collective body of voters or residents within a specific electoral district.
ExampleThe new law was unpopular with the local constituency, leading to many protests.
ExampleThe representative was accused of ignoring the needs of her constituency in favour of national party interests.
UsageCan be treated as a singular or plural collective noun.
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3 group of supporters (n.) C1 Advanced Academic Formala group of people who support a specific person, idea, or organisation.
a body of supporters or an interest group that provides a base of power or influence for a person or movement.
ExampleThe university has a large constituency of international students who care about global issues.
ExampleThe CEO had to balance the demands of the shareholders with the concerns of the company's environmental constituency.
UsageOften used metaphorically in business or academic contexts.
From constituent + -ency.