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Pronunciation / Transliteration: circonscription
"Il est député de cette circonscription depuis dix ans."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.
"The Member of Parliament visited several local businesses in his constituency." - 2
A group of supporters, customers, or people who regard themselves as belonging to an organization or movement.
"The new policy aims to appeal to a broader constituency of young voters."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'constituent' (from Latin 'constituere' meaning 'to establish' or 'set up'), used in English since the late 18th century to describe a body of voters or a voting district.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "constituency"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "constituency" is said worldwide
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circonscription
Transliteration: circonscription
"Il est député de cette circonscription depuis dix ans."
Wahlkreis
Transliteration: Wahlkreis
"Der Kandidat kämpft um jede Stimme in seinem Wahlkreis."
collegio elettorale
Transliteration: collegio elettorale
"Ha incontrato i residenti del suo collegio elettorale."
circunscripción
Transliteration: circunscripción
"Los resultados en esta circunscripción fueron muy ajustados."
círculo eleitoral
Transliteration: círculo eleitoral
"O deputado visitou várias escolas no seu círculo eleitoral."
निर्वाचन क्षेत्र
Transliteration: nirvachan kshetra
"वह अपने निर्वाचन क्षेत्र के लोगों से मिले।"
选区
Transliteration: xuǎnqū
"候选人正在他的选区进行竞选活动。"
선거구
Transliteration: seon-geogu
"그 의원은 자신의 선거구 주민들의 의견을 경청했다."
選挙区
Transliteration: senkyoku
"議員は地元の選挙区に戻って支援者と話をした。"
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