an adherent or advocate of constitutionalism or of an existing constitution. an expert on a political constitution.

What does it mean when someone is a constitutionalist?

Constitutionalism is "a compound 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".

What is an example of a constitutionalist?

An example of constitutionalism is federal laws of the United States government which are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Government according to a constitution. Government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of laws that the rulers must obey.