Meaning of the word constituent in English

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constituent

US /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/
UK /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/

Noun

1.

a person who lives in a particular area and votes for the politician who represents that area

Example:
The senator held a meeting with his constituents to discuss local issues.
It's important for elected officials to listen to their constituents.
2.

a component part of something

Example:
Oxygen is a major constituent of the Earth's atmosphere.
The various constituents of the mixture were carefully analyzed.

Adjective

forming a part of something; component

Example:
The constituent elements of the alloy were identified.
Each constituent part plays a vital role in the overall system.
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