electoral district
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English
Noun
electoral district (plural electoral districts)
- (politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.
- Synonyms: constituency, district, (Australia) division, (New Zealand) electorate, (Canada) riding, ward
- When comparing voting systems, it is important to know how many representatives are elected from each electoral district.
Usage notes
Electoral district is a formal, academic term. It is often shortened to district; other terms may be used depending on the variety of English. In Canada, although the common term for a federal or provincial electoral district is riding, electoral district is the term used in legislation.
Translations
district represented by one or more elected officials
Further reading
electoral district on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
