constituent

[kənˈstɪtʃuənt]

constituent Definition

• 1. a member of a group of people who are represented politically by someone, especially in a parliament
• 2. being a part of a whole; component

Using constituent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "constituent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The senator met with her constituents to discuss the new policy.

• Example

  The constituent parts of the machine were carefully assembled.

• Example

  The company's success is due to the hard work of its many constituents.

constituent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for constituent

• voter
• citizen
• elector
• member
• element
• ingredient
• component

Antonyms for constituent

• nonvoter
• noncitizen
• nonmember
• whole

Phrases with constituent

• constituent assembly

  a body of representatives elected to draft or adopt a constitution

  Example

  The constituent assembly was tasked with drafting a new constitution for the country.

• constituent state

  a state that is part of a larger political entity, such as a federation

  Example

  California is one of the constituent states of the United States.

• constituent country

  a country that is part of a larger political entity, such as a kingdom

  Example

  Wales is one of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom.

Origins of constituent

from Latin 'constituere', meaning 'to establish'

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Summary: constituent in Brief

A 'constituent' [kənˈstɪtʃuənt] can refer to a member of a group represented politically, such as a voter or citizen, or to a component or element of a whole. Examples include 'The senator met with her constituents to discuss the new policy.' and 'The constituent parts of the machine were carefully assembled.'