constitutionalism

con·sti·tu·tion·al·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-iz-uh m, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/
- /ˌkɒn.stɪ.ˈtjuː.ʃə.nə.lɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-sti-too-shuh-nl-iz-uh m, -tyoo-]
- /ˌkɒn stɪˈtu ʃə nlˌɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/

Definitions of constitutionalism word

noun constitutionalism the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution 3
noun constitutionalism adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles 3
noun constitutionalism government according to a constitution 3
noun constitutionalism adherence to constitutional principles or government 3
noun constitutionalism the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them. 1
noun constitutionalism constitutional rule or authority. 1

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Origin of constitutionalism

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; constitutional + -ism

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Parts of speech for Constitutionalism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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constitutionalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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