constituency
/kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: constituencies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A district represented by one or more elected officials.
Noun
Examples
John was elected to parliament from the Bedford constituency.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The voters within such a district.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “constituency” mean?
A district represented by one or more elected officials.
Is “constituency” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.