The names of the days of the week in many languages are derived from the names of the classical planets in Hellenistic astrology, which were in turn named after contemporary deities, a system introduced in the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity.
Definition of 'constituency'. constituency (kÉnstÉªtÊuÉnsi ) A constituency is an area for which someone is elected as the representative in a parliament or government. A particular constituency is a section of society that may give political support to a particular party or politician.
n, pl -cies. 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the whole body of voters who elect one representative to a legislature or all the residents represented by one deputy. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a. a district that sends one representative to a legislature. b. (as modifier): constituency organization.