constitutionalist
Americannoun
-
an adherent or advocate of constitutionalism or of an existing constitution.
-
an expert on a political constitution.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of constitutionalist
First recorded in 1760–70; constitutional + -ist
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The president had previously described himself as a constitutionalist and pledged to respect term limits.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
For months, one of those staffers, communications director Lauren Bianchi, had promoted Cruz to the press as a smart and savvy constitutionalist.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022
Committed constitutionalist who is also an African-American woman.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
Thus the king could, by employing those means, ensure the election, and by joining the constitutionalist party determine the choice of Paris in favour of M. de La Fayette.
From History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution by H. T. Ryde
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
