constituent

noun
UK: /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/
US: /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

  1. A voter in a particular area who is able to elect a representative to a parliament or similar body.

    1. He promised to help any constituent who needed it.
    2. The senator has always been very responsive to the concerns of his constituents regarding healthcare.

  2. A part that combines with other parts to form something bigger.

    1. What are the main constituents of the power plant?
    2. The basic constituents of the universe are quarks and leptons, as described by physics.

Synonyms

element elector part component voter
constituent adjective

  1. Being a part of a whole.

    1. Water is a constituent element of the body.
    2. Skills is constituent part of the larger training program, improving overall competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constituent" in English means: A voter in a particular area who is able to elect a representative to a parliament or similar body., A part that combines with other parts to form something bigger..

The phonetic transcription of "constituent" is /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ in British English and /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constituent": element, elector, part, component, voter.

Example usage of "constituent": "He promised to help any constituent who needed it.". More examples on the page.