constituency

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people represented by an elected member in a legislative body.

  - "Each constituency elects a representative to the parliament."
  - "The issues raised by the constituents were addressed by their representative."

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Synonyms

electoral district , precinct , riding , electorate

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Variants

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constituencies , constituency , multi-member constituencies , multi-member district , multi-member districts , multimember constituency , multimember district , multimember districts , single-member constituencies , single-member constituency , single-member district , single-member districts

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'constituere' meaning 'to establish' or 'to set up'.

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Trivia

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1. The size of a constituency can vary depending on the jurisdiction and electoral system.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'constituency' in English was in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Representation: The process by which people are represented in a legislative body by elected members.

2. Legislative body: A group of elected representatives who make and pass laws for a particular jurisdiction.

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Culture

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In democratic systems, the concept of constituency is central to the representation of the people in government.

How to Memorize "constituency"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people electing a representative to represent their interests in a legislative body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of constituency with the idea of representation and elected officials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C is for Constituency, C is for Concerns, C is for Choices' to remember the meaning of the word.

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