constitutionalist
constitutionalist Lexical Profile
• noun
An advocate of or adherent to government according to a constitution and its established principles.
"As a staunch constitutionalist, the senator opposed any executive order that bypassed legislative approval."
A legal scholar, jurist, or lawyer who specializes in constitutional law.
"The university hired a prominent constitutionalist to teach courses on civil liberties and supreme court precedent."
• adjective
Relating to, advocating for, or adhering to the principles of constitutional government.
"The reform movement put forward a constitutionalist platform aimed at limiting executive power."
• Rhymes for constitutionalist
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 18th century during the era of the American and French revolutions, formed from 'constitutional' and the agent suffix '-ist'.
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