constituency
/kənˈstɪtjuənsi/Definitions
1. noun
A group of people who elect a representative or representatives to a legislative body or other organization.
“The local constituency was represented by a young woman in parliament.”
2. noun
The area or district that a member of a legislative body represents.
“She won the constituency in the local election.”
3. noun
A group of people who have a common interest or goal.
“The constituency of environmentalists fought against the new policy.”
4. noun
A group of people or businesses that are served or represented by an organization or individual.
“The company’s constituency includes its customers and employees.”
5. noun
A group of people or businesses that are subject to a particular law, regulation, or policy.
“The new law affected the constituency of small businesses in the city.”