constitutionalist

[kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-ist, -tyoo-]

noun

an adherent or advocate of constitutionalism or of an existing constitution.
an expert on a political constitution.

Origin of constitutionalist

First recorded in 1760–70; constitutional + -ist

Related formsan·ti·con·sti·tu·tion·al·ist, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for constitutionalist

Contemporary Examples of constitutionalist

A constitutionalist libertarian, Rawles is strongly opposed to any federal regulations on dry ice bombs.
Dry Ice Goes Boom
Abby Haglage
October 16, 2013
But then, as a true Democrat and constitutionalist, Mr. Obama decided to obtain congressional permission.
Syria: What Have We Learned?
Leslie H. Gelb
September 12, 2013
The incoming Constitutionalist president is General George Pulaski.
The Politics of "Patriots"
David Frum
August 9, 2012
He discovers he is a "wealth creator" and begins to absorb the Constitutionalist philosophy.
Walter Learns He is A "Wealth Creator"
David Frum
April 25, 2012

Historical Examples of constitutionalist

Its author is a constitutionalist, and treats the reign of Pius IX.
The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851
Various
Here again the Constitutionalist managers displayed their skill.
The Life of John Marshall (Volume 1 of 4)
Albert J. Beveridge
He had been Minister under Ismal, but was a Constitutionalist.
Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Mr. Sumner was an idealist—neither a constitutionalist nor a practical statesman.
The Galaxy
Various
To-day Constitutionalist sold for 22 and 28 cents American on the peso.
The Value of Money
Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.