constituencies
/kənˈstɪtʃuənsiz/
Definition
Groups of people, organizations, or interests that support a particular system, policy, or movement, often seeking to perpetuate its influence for their own benefit.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'constituere', meaning 'to set up' or 'to establish'. It entered English via the concept of a group that 'constitutes' or forms a political body, evolving to describe those who support or are represented by a specific entity.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how centralized energy systems generate powerful, entrenched groups that fight to maintain their own existence regardless of the public interest. This highlights how such systems can foster political resistance to necessary changes.
The “soft energy path” at 50: America’s road half-taken
Read the full article ↗Frontier Group