institutionalist
noun
person who believes in or advocates for institutionalism.
institutionalists
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pluralof institutionalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Thomas didn’t specify whom he was referring to, leaving court watchers to wonder whether he had his own branch of government in mind, given that some other justices are often described as institutionalists or pragmatists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
But now even institutionalists, who have been hesitant to damage what they see as the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, are arguing something must now be done.
From Salon ● May 23, 2024
Federer and Nadal were institutionalists by nature, supportive of the A.T.P. and generally satisfied with how tennis operated.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2021
But others – notably seasoned institutionalists, including Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah, the senior-most Senate Republican — appear ready to overhaul the rules for Trump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2017
But Barry was wrong in saying they weren't institutionalists; they were.
From Dangerous Ages by Dame Rose Macaulay
