Synonyms for

Constituents

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

Definition

Constiuents are the people who live in a particular area and are represented by an elected official.

Synonyms & similar words

component constituent part ingredient grammaticalconstituent componentpart portion factor element voters citizens electorate population residents inhabitants locals community public people masses denizens occupants subjects taxpayers dwellers constituency electors

Synonyms by register

Formal

components elements ingredients members

Informal

parts pieces folks people

Literary

essence substratum

Antonyms

whole entirety union combination aggregate totality

Common collocations

  • key constituents
  • essential constituents
  • main constituents
  • political constituents
  • local constituents
  • identify constituents
  • understand constituents

Word family

noun constituent
verb constitute
adjective constituent

Usage note

Can refer to the parts of a whole or the people represented by an elected official. The latter usage is more common in political contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The senator always listens to the concerns of her constituents.
  2. The mayor promised to improve the lives of his constituents.
  3. The congressman was re-elected by a majority of his constituents.
  4. The governor met with his constituents to discuss his plans for the state.
  5. The representative held a town hall meeting to hear from his constituents.

Quotes

  • The voice of the people is the voice of humbug.
  • The duty of a representative is to represent his constituents.
  • The most important office, and the one which all of us can and should fill, is that of private citizen.

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