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The word "constituency" has been employed in literature with a range of nuanced meanings. In political and representational contexts, it often signifies a group or district that a representative serves, as seen in the description of the Highland constituency in [1] and the affirmation of belonging in [2]. Beyond its literal political sense, Bertrand Russell’s analytical approach in [3], [4], [5], and [6] demonstrates how the term can be carefully defined to mean a unique set of individuals meeting a specific condition, thereby highlighting its logical rigor. Additionally, in a more metaphorical sense, as used by Du Bois in [7], the idea of a constituency extends into the personal or social realm, suggesting a need for larger support or community, while [8] employs it in the context of rhetoric designed solely to appeal to an audience.
  1. He represented in successive parliaments the Highland constituency of Glengary, and was chosen Speaker of the House.
    — from Toronto of Old by Henry Scadding
  2. He belonged at least to his constituency.
    — from The Gay Cockade by Temple Bailey
  3. 'The Unionist candidate for this constituency exists' means 'some one is a Unionist candidate for this constituency, and no one else is'.
    — from The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
  4. 'The Unionist candidate for this constituency exists' means 'some one is a Unionist candidate for this constituency, and no one else is'.
    — from The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
  5. 'Mr. A. is the Unionist candidate for this constituency' means 'Mr. A. is a Unionist candidate for this constituency, and no one else is'.
    — from The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
  6. 'Mr. A. is the Unionist candidate for this constituency' means 'Mr. A. is a Unionist candidate for this constituency, and no one else is'.
    — from The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
  7. And gaining courage by the confession, he added: "What I need is a larger constituency.
    — from The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois
  8. Bunkum or buncombe , a speech made solely to please a constituency; talk for talking's sake, and in an inflated style.
    — from The New Gresham Encyclopedia. A to Amide by Various

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