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Meaning of "constitutionalism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONSTITUTIONALISM

constitutionalism  [ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSTITUTIONALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Constitutionalism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONSTITUTIONALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Constitutionalism

Constitutionalism is "a complex of ideas, attitudes, and patterns of behavior elaborating the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law". A political organization is constitutional to the extent that it "contain institutionalized mechanisms of power control for the protection of the interests and liberties of the citizenry, including those that may be in the minority". As described by political scientist and constitutional scholar David Fellman: Constitutionalism is descriptive of a complicated concept, deeply imbedded in historical experience, which subjects the officials who exercise governmental powers to the limitations of a higher law. Constitutionalism proclaims the desirability of the rule of law as opposed to rule by the arbitrary judgment or mere fiat of public officials…. Throughout the literature dealing with modern public law and the foundations of statecraft the central element of the concept of...

Definition of constitutionalism in the English dictionary

The definition of constitutionalism in the dictionary is the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp a written constitution. Other definition of constitutionalism is adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSTITUTIONALISM


brutalism
ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm
capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
colonialism
kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm
formalism
ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm
imperialism
ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
liberalism
ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm
literalism
ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm
materialism
məˈtɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
minimalism
ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm
nationalism
ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm
Orientalism
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm
photojournalism
ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
professionalism
prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm
realism
ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
socialism
ˈsəʊʃəˌlɪzəm
surrealism
səˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
symbolism
ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSTITUTIONALISM

constituency party
constituent
constituent assembly
constituently
constitute
constituter
constitution
constitutional
constitutional monarch
constitutional monarchy
constitutional psychology
constitutional strike
constitutionalist
constitutionality
constitutionalize
constitutionally
constitutionist
constitutive
constitutively
constitutor

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSTITUTIONALISM

alcoholism
cannibalism
citizen journalism
communalism
environmentalism
factionalism
federalism
fundamentalism
idealism
individualism
industrialism
initialism
intellectualism
multiculturalism
multilateralism
mutualism
pastoralism
photorealism
pluralism
spiritualism
traditionalism

Synonyms and antonyms of constitutionalism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «constitutionalism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONSTITUTIONALISM

Find out the translation of constitutionalism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of constitutionalism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «constitutionalism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

宪政
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

constitucionalismo
570 millions of speakers

English

constitutionalism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संविधानवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدستورية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конституционализм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

constitucionalismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিয়মতন্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

constitutionnalisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perlembagaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Konstitutionalismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

立憲主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

입헌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Constitutionalism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chánh thể lập hiến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அரசியல்யாப்புவாதத்தின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घटनात्मकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

meşrutiyet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

costituzionalismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

konstytucjonalizmu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

конституціоналізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

constituționalism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συνταγματισμού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

konstitusionalisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konstitutionalismen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

konstitusjonalisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of constitutionalism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTITUTIONALISM»

The term «constitutionalism» is regularly used and occupies the 104.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTITUTIONALISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «constitutionalism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «constitutionalism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about constitutionalism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSTITUTIONALISM»

Discover the use of constitutionalism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to constitutionalism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Constitutionalism: Philosophical Foundations
This specially commissioned volume examines the issue of constitutionalism.
Larry Alexander, 2001
2
Constitutionalism and Democracy
The eleven essays in this volume, supplemented by an editorial introduction, center around three overlapping problems.
Jon Elster, Rune Slagstad, 1993
3
European Constitutionalism Beyond the State
Leading scholars of European constitutionalism highlight different facets of the constitutional discussion.
J. H. H. Weiler, Marlene Wind, 2003
4
Constitutionalism: Ancient and Modern
Both of these are available as Lawbook Exchange reprints.
Charles Howard McIlwain, 2005
5
Constitutionalism: New Challenges : European Law from a ...
This book has its roots in a conference on recent developments in Nordic and German constitutional law that took place in Berlin in 2002 at the Nordic Cultural Centre.That conference was organised within the project "Konstitutionalism, ...
Joakim Nergelius, 2008
6
Constitutionalism: The Israeli and American Experiences
The aims of this volume are threefold: to inform the Israeli public and the world as to what exists and consider what still is needed in the way of a constitution; to enter constitutionalism firmly on the Israeli public agenda; and to learn ...
Daniel Judah Elazar, 1990
7
Political Culture and Constitutionalism: A Comparative Approach
This work is a cross-national examination of the relationship between political culture and constitutionalism in the nation state.
Daniel P. Franklin, Michael J. Baun, 1995
8
Transnational Constitutionalism: International and European ...
This edited collection represents an original and pioneering contribution to the international and European constitutional discourse.
Nicholas Tsagourias, 2007
9
Transnational Governance and Constitutionalism
The book refers to this term as a yardstick to which then contributors feel committed even where they plead for a reconceptualization of constitutionalism or a discussion of its functional equivalents. â?
Christian Joerges, Inger-Johanne Sand, Gunther Teubner, 2004
10
Feminist Constitutionalism: Global Perspectives
Explores the relationship between constitutional law and feminism, offering a spectrum of approaches and analysis set across a wide range of topics.
Beverley Baines, Daphne Barak-Erez, Tsvi Kahana, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSTITUTIONALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term constitutionalism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Louisiana Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage with …
“I wholeheartedly disagree and find that, rather than a triumph of constitutionalism, the opinion of these five lawyers is an utter travesty as is my ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
2
History of the Russian Revolutions and Civil War
In September 1915, a combination of Octobrists (advocates of Nicholas II's October Manifesto moderate constitutionalism, not to be confused ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
3
I'll Appeal Court Ruling Against My Suit On Ex-Gov. Ngilari's Tenure …
... reinforced my long held conviction that the Nigerian judiciary is centrally responsible for the systematic destruction of constitutionalism, rule of ... «The Streetjournal, Jul 15»
4
Concerns raised in Okinawa hearing about security legislation
He also said the procedure taken to make that change went against constitutionalism. Inamine said if the Diet passes the security legislation, ... «Asahi Shimbun, Jul 15»
5
Bad governance! PAC hits at Mutharika over Malawi Savings Bank …
... after Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) also described government's conduct on the sale as an assault on constitutionalism. «Nyasa Times, Jul 15»
6
Obergefell v. Hodges and the Meaning of Liberty
In response, Franck criticizes Will for endorsing "living constitutionalism" and accuses Will of "cheerily greeting the rewriting of the Constitution.". «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
The Supreme Court's Power Has Become Excessive
... Hewlett Foundation, is a constitutional historian and the author of “The People Themselves: Popular Constitutionalism and Judicial Review. «New York Times, Jul 15»
8
We have made progress but be vigilant, says Martha Karua
She said the Government and all leaders must cultivate a culture of constitutionalism, adding that Kenya must remain a county where the rule of ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
9
Critics fault ruling party's manga pitching constitutional change
“The premise of constitutionalism that the Constitution should serve as a check on those in power is missing,” said a poster. “It is so eager to ... «Asahi Shimbun, Jul 15»
10
Five myths about the Founding Fathers: Washington Post opinion
His words prefigured Woodrow Wilson's "living" constitutionalism - the notion that the Constitution evolves over time. Even Justice Anthony ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Constitutionalism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/constitutionalism>. Apr 2024 ».
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