Constitutionist

/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who advocates for constitutionalism or believes in the importance of constitutional law and limited government.

Etymology

From 'constitution' with the suffix '-ist' (a person who believes in or practices something). This term is similar to 'constitutionalist' and appears in political discussions, though it's less commonly used.

Kelly Says

The '-ist' suffix sometimes creates near-synonyms—'constitutionalist' and 'constitutionist' both exist, showing how English speakers have options when naming people who believe certain things!

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