constituency

Plural: constituencies

Noun

• the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
• A district represented by one or more elected officials.
• The voters within such a district.
• The residents of such a district.
• The voters of a candidate.
• An interest group or fan base.

Examples

• John was elected to parliament from the Bedford constituency.

Synonyms

division, electoral district, electorate, precinct, riding

Related Words

constituent, constitute, constitution, constitutional, constitutive