constituency

• Ein geografisches Gebiet, das von einem gewählten Amtsträger vertreten wird, oder die Gesamtheit der Wahlberechtigten in diesem Gebiet.

A geographical area represented by an elected official, or the group of voters living within that area.

1. Electoral districtB2formalpolitical

   A geographical area represented by an elected official, such as a member of parliament or congress.

   Wahlkreis

   • The MP campaigned heavily in her constituency.
   • The boundaries of the constituency were redrawn last year.
   • Voters in this constituency will go to the polls next week.

   Synonymedistrictdivisionprecinctridingward

2. Group of supportersB2formalpolitical

   A body of voters or supporters in a district or area.

   Wählerschaft

   • The politician addressed his constituency at the town hall meeting.
   • She has a loyal constituency among young voters.
   • The party's constituency includes many rural farmers.

   Synonymebaseclienteleelectoratefollowingpublic