Definition

A group of people who are represented by an elected official or who support a particular organization or cause.

Example

The politician worked hard to understand the needs of her constituency.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new policies affecting our constituency?

Yeah, I read something about it; it seems like they want to improve local services.

I wonder how they plan to engage with the constituency to gather feedback.

Hopefully, they'll hold some town hall meetings to listen to everyone's concerns.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Constituency → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "stituere" (meaning to set up or establish) combined with the suffix "-cy" (indicating a state or condition). The word refers to a group of people who are set up together in a specific area to elect representatives.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('con-') who are 'set up' ('stituere') to elect someone — that's what a constituency is.

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