kiesdistrict

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Dutch

Etymology

From kiezen (to chose, elect) +‎ district.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkis.dɪsˌtrɪkt/
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  • Hyphenation: kies‧dis‧trict

Noun

kiesdistrict n (plural kiesdistricten, diminutive kiesdistrictje n)

  1. a constituency, a district for the purpose of electoral representation
    Elk land is verdeeld in verschillende kiesdistricten voor verkiezingsdoeleinden.
    Each country is divided into different constituencies for electoral representation.
    In welk kiesdistrict woon je en wie zijn de kandidaten daar?
    In which constituency do you live, and who are the candidates there?
    De grenzen van de kiesdistricten worden soms herzien om een eerlijke vertegenwoordiging te waarborgen.
    The boundaries of the constituencies are sometimes revised to ensure fair representation.
    Kiezers in elk kiesdistrict hebben de kans om hun stem uit te brengen tijdens de verkiezingen.
    Voters in each constituency have the opportunity to cast their vote during the elections.