constitutionalist

American  

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-ist, -tyoo-] / ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nl ɪst, -ˈtyu- /

noun

1. an adherent or advocate of constitutionalism or of an existing constitution.

2. an expert on a political constitution.

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Other Word Forms

• anticonstitutionalist adjective

Etymology

Origin of constitutionalist

First recorded in 1760–70; constitutional + -ist

Example Sentences

“Ken is a constitutionalist who tries to make good decisions based on principle,” said Texas Rep. Chip Roy, a fellow caucus member.

From Seattle Times

“This is a crucial test for Weiss,” said Mike Davis, a former counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee and president of the Article III Project, which advocates for constitutionalist judges and the rule of law.

From Washington Times

They describe themselves as a “constitutionalist militia,” their term for what terrorism analysts consider an anti-government armed group promoting Second Amendment extremism.

From Washington Post

It makes sense that seeing an American forgo the safety and comfort of the Presbyterian mission to risk his life for the constitutionalist effort would resonate with Iranians.

From Washington Post

At the time, a rash of anti-authoritarian revolt was spreading globally and Iran’s leader, Mohammed-Ali Shah, found himself confronted with a constitutionalist uprising.

From Los Angeles Times