Constituency

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

Definitions of constituency

noun a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body

Example Sentences

A1 My constituency is made up of friendly neighbors.

A2 The politician promised to address the needs of her constituency.

B1 The candidate campaigned vigorously in her constituency.

B2 The MP's constituency covers a diverse range of demographics.

C1 The constituents in her constituency have varying political views.

C2 The MP's constituency is known for its strong sense of community and civic engagement.

adjective relating to a particular group of people or voters

Example Sentences

A1 The constituency party organized a picnic for all its members.

A2 The constituency leader visited local schools to meet with parents.

B1 The constituency office is responsible for handling all local issues.

B2 The constituency boundaries were redrawn to reflect changes in population.

C1 The constituency MP has been working tirelessly to address community concerns.

C2 The constituency council is made up of representatives from various neighborhoods.

Examples of constituency in a Sentence

formal The candidate focused on addressing the key issues facing their constituency.

informal The MP promised to bring more funding to our constituency.

slang I heard our constituency is getting a new community center.

figurative In a democracy, the constituents hold the power in their hands within their constituency.

Grammatical Forms of constituency

past tense

constituencies

plural

constituencies

comparative

more constituency

superlative

most constituency

present tense

constitutes

future tense

will constitute

perfect tense

has constituted

continuous tense

is constituting

singular

constituency

positive degree

constituent

infinitive

constitute

gerund

constituencing

participle

constituted

Origin and Evolution of constituency

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'constituency' originated from the Latin word 'constituere', meaning 'to set up or establish.'
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of setting up or establishing something, the word 'constituency' evolved to refer to a body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.