noun🔗ShareA part, or component of a whole"A key constituent of a good cake is flour. "partsystemstructureorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person or thing which constitutes, determines, or constructs"The constituents of the student council are elected representatives from each class. "partpersonpoliticsgroupsystemorganizationstructureelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA resident of an area represented by an elected official"The mayor met with several constituents to discuss the proposed new school. "politicsgovernmentpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA voter of an area represented by an elected official"The mayor met with several constituents to discuss the local schools. "politicsgovernmentpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA voter of a [political] candidate. A supporter of a cause"Many of the candidate's constituents were concerned about the rising cost of school lunches. "politicsgovernmentpersonstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who appoints another to act for him as attorney in fact"The constituent appointed a lawyer to represent them in the custody hearing. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(grammar) A functional element of a phrase or clause"In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," "the cat" is a noun phrase and a constituent of the larger sentence. "grammarlinguisticslanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeing a part, or component of a whole"The constituent ingredients of the cake batter are flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. "partstructuresystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAuthorized to make a constitution"The constituent assembly was authorized to create a new school charter. "politicsgovernmentnationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading