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functional constituency

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of non-geographical electoral constituency in which the constituents are defined by their professional occupation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hong-Kong, Macau

Topics: government, politics

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  • Chinese Cantonese: 功能界別 /功能界别 (gung1 nang4 gaai3 bit6) — electoral constituency based on occupation
  • Chinese Mandarin: 功能界別 /功能界别 (gōngnéng jièbié) — electoral constituency based on occupation