# in the riding

**Pronunciation:** /ɪn ðə ˈraɪdɪŋ/ · in thuh RY-ding

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** prepositional phrase

## Meaning

Within the specific electoral district or constituency where a political candidate runs for office and local residents vote. Used frequently in Commonwealth nations like Canada to discuss local political campaigns and geographic representation.

## Examples

- Several local candidates are currently campaigning hard in the riding to win the support of undecided voters.
- The incumbent MP spent the weekend attending community barbecues and listening to resident concerns in the riding.
- Polls suggest that the race in the riding will be extremely close when ballots are counted on Monday night.

## Synonyms

- in the district — A more general term used internationally for a defined geographic area.
- in the constituency — The standard British term for an electoral area represented by an elected official.

## Common patterns

- campaign in the riding — To actively seek votes and support within a specific electoral district. — Volunteers spent their Saturday putting up campaign signs in the riding.

## Collocations

- voters in the riding — Voters in the riding voiced strong opinions on healthcare funding.

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