constitutionalist
Americannoun
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an adherent or advocate of constitutionalism or of an existing constitution.
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an expert on a political constitution.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of constitutionalist
First recorded in 1760–70; constitutional + -ist
Example Sentences
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The president had previously described himself as a constitutionalist and pledged to respect term limits.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
As a committed constitutionalist, he delegated the American crisis to his ministers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
“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 ● Nov. 4, 2023
On the 2016 campaign trail, Mr. Trump promised to appoint judges in the likeness of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative constitutionalist.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2020
I was a member of the Society of the Blue Fifty, a constitutionalist.
From The Man from Home by Luther S. White
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