English

Noun

electoral district ‎(plural electoral districts)

1. (politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

   When comparing voting systems it is important to know how many representatives are elected from each electoral district.

Synonyms

• constituency
• district
• electorate (Australia)
• riding (Canada)
• ward

Usage notes

Electoral district is a formal, academic term. It is often shortened to district, however other terms are 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.

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