constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈstich-wən(t)-sē 
-ˈsti-chə-,
-ˈsti-chü-ən(t)-
plural constituencies
1
a
: a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
the governor's liberal constituency
b
: the residents in an electoral district
The senator's constituency includes a large minority population.
c
: an electoral district
2
a
: a group or body that patronizes, supports, or offers representation
creating … a grass-roots constituency for continuing the project—
Fred Reed
Fred Reed
b
: the people involved in or served by an organization (such as a business or institution)
… regards its corporate customers as its prime constituency.—Andrew Hacker
Andrew HackerExamples of constituency in a Sentence
The senator's constituency includes a large minority population.
He was elected to represent a Liverpool constituency.
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Cuomo is also consolidating support among key Democratic constituencies, particularly older voters and communities of color, giving him a critical advantage in the New York City mayoral primary.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
His early challenge will be elevating his message and finding a constituency in a crowded political environment and in a Democratic Party still searching for a path forward.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Different constituencies have different priorities: supporting more port activities, adding housing, or increasing public amenities, all while planning for resilience.
—Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
During and after his time as a political science, sociology and history student at the University of Hannover, Klingbeil worked in constituency offices for members of parliament, including then-chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
His early challenge will be elevating his message and finding a constituency in a crowded political environment and in a Democratic Party still searching for a path forward.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Different constituencies have different priorities: supporting more port activities, adding housing, or increasing public amenities, all while planning for resilience.
—Tiffany-Ann Taylor, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
During and after his time as a political science, sociology and history student at the University of Hannover, Klingbeil worked in constituency offices for members of parliament, including then-chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Constituency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constituency. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈstich-(ə-)wən-sē
plural constituencies
1
: a body of citizens having the right to elect a representative to a legislature
2
: the people living in an electoral district
3
: an electoral district
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constituency
noun
con·stit·u·en·cy
kən-ˈsti-chə-wən-sē
plural constituencies
1
: a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive office)
2
: the residents in an electoral district
3
: an electoral district
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