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Term: Contituencies

Description:

Contituencies refers to the geographical subdivisions or electoral districts within a country, typically used in the context of elections and governmental representation. It represents a specific area or region from which individuals are elected to serve in a legislative or governing body.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

a) In politics, constituencies are districts or regions that elect representatives.

Example sentence: The candidate visited several constituencies during the election campaign.

b) In electoral systems, constituencies can be based on various criteria like population, geography, or proportional representation.

Example sentence: The new electoral law divided the country into smaller and more equal constituencies.

2. Adjective:

a) Constituency can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is related to a specific district or region.

Example sentence: The constituency leader addressed the local issues in the annual meeting.

b) It can also be used to express popular or local opinions and preferences.

Example sentence: The government's decision reflects the constituency concerns about environmental protection.

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