Synonyms for

Constituency

Verb / kʌˈnstɪtʃu:ʌnsi: / Another word for constituency — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people who live in an area and are represented by a politician.

Synonyms & similar words

electorate voters citizens population residents community district ward precinct zone sector division zone territory province state region county parish constituents

Synonyms by register

Formal

electorate constituency district riding

Informal

area region patch turf

Literary

domain realm sphere

Antonyms

disenfranchisement alienation isolation detachment separation

Common collocations

  • electoral constituency
  • political constituency
  • safe constituency
  • marginal constituency
  • local constituency
  • specific constituency
  • represent a constituency
  • serve a constituency

Word family

noun constitution
adjective constitutional

Usage note

Primarily used in a political context to refer to an electoral district or the voters within it. Can also refer to a group of supporters or a specific area of interest.

Example sentences

  1. The politician's constituency includes both urban and rural areas.
  2. The constituency voted in favor of the new school building.
  3. The politician visited his constituency to listen to their concerns.
  4. The candidate promised to lower taxes for his constituency.
  5. The constituency is known for its high voter turnout.

Quotes

  • The first duty of a member of Parliament is to do what he thinks in his faithful and disinterested judgement is right and necessary for the honour and safety of Great Britain. His second duty is to his constituents, of whom he is the representative but not the delegate.
  • A politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party; a statesman for that of his country. The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.
  • The politician's promises are as light as the words on the wind. The only thing he wants is to win; win at all costs, to win no matter what he does.

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