Meaning & Definition of word "Constituent"

Constituent

/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

1. A component or part of something, especially in a political context or in the composition of something.
- Example: The constituents of the assembly voiced their concerns about the new proposal.
2. A voter or member of a constituency.
- Example: As a constituent, she had the right to speak to her representative about local issues.
3. An essential part of a larger whole, especially in the context of chemistry or substances.
- Example: Water is a key constituent of all living organisms.

1. Serving as a part of something; contributing to the formation of a whole.
- Example: The constituent elements of the solution were carefully measured for the experiment.

Derived from Middle French 'constituent', from Latin 'constitutivus'.

constituent assembly:

An assembly formed to draft or adopt a constitution.

constituent parts:

The individual elements that combine to create a whole.

constituent services:

Services provided to members of a community or organization.

constituency:

A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative.

constitution:

A set of fundamental principles according to which a state or organization is governed.

Meaning: Used to refer informally to a group of voters or supporters.

Example Sentence: The politician knows he has to keep his constituents happy to get re-elected.