Cool MateConstituency
UK /["/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/"]/US /["/kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/"]/
Definition
a district that elects its own representative to parliament
In simple words: A group of people who vote for a political representative.
Examples
- Unemployment is high in her constituency.
- He owns a house in his Darlington constituency.
- constituency opinion
- What does/do the constituency think?
- There is a strong constituency of support for his proposal.
- the constituency that is/are in favour of the proposal
Usage notes
Commonly used in political contexts, especially during elections. May not be appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'constituents' as the 'people' in the 'constituency' circle.
Collocations
- important
- key
- home
- represent
- boundaries
- MP
- in a/the constituency
- broad
- wider
- core
- appeal to
- represent
- build
- in a/the constituency
Synonyms
- district
- electorate
- voting group
- region
Antonyms
- nonvoters
- opposition
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'constitution' which refers to the system of laws.
- Used in singular form incorrectly when referring to multiple groups (should say 'constituencies').
- Spellings errors such as 'constituency' vs 'constituency'.