constitutionalist
gb/kənstɪtˈuʃənəlɪst/ us/kənstɪtˈuʃənəlɪst/
C1
Kiingereza
alkotmányosság híve, konstitucionalista, alkotmányjogász, alkotmányos, alkotmányelvű
NOMINO
C1
FORMAL
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Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a constitutionalist
As a constitutionalist, she argued that emergency powers must still be checked by the courts.
Az alkotmányosság híveként amellett érvelt, hogy a rendkívüli hatásköröket továbbra is bírósági kontrollnak kell alávetni.
The senator described himself as a constitutionalist who wanted to limit executive power.
A szenátor úgy jellemezte magát, mint az alkotmányosság hívét, aki korlátozni akarja a végrehajtó hatalmat.
Constitutionalists warned that the new law gave the government powers not allowed by the constitution.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is a constitutionalist and supports limits on the president's power.
Ő az alkotmányosság híve, és támogatja az elnöki hatalom korlátozását.
Constitutionalists say the government must follow the constitution.
Az alkotmányosság hívei szerint a kormánynak követnie kell az alkotmányt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not use it to mean simply a patriotic person; it refers specifically to constitutional rules and limits on government.
Maana
supporter of constitutional government
Miunganiko ya maneno
committed constitutionalist
|liberal constitutionalist
|conservative constitutionalist
|American constitutionalist
|constitutionalists argue
|constitutionalists believe
|constitutionalists insist
|constitutionalists support
Visawe
constitutional democrat (emphasizes democracy under constitutional rules)
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pro-constitution advocate (clearer but less formal and less established)
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legalist (focuses on strict adherence to law generally, not necessarily a constitution)
Vinyume
authoritarian (supports strong centralized power with fewer constitutional limits)
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absolutist (supports unlimited or near-unlimited political authority)
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anti-constitutionalist (directly opposes constitutional government or constitutional limits)
Mada
politics
|law
|government
Ufafanuzi
A person who believes a country should be governed according to its constitution.
A person who supports constitutional government and believes political power should be limited and exercised according to a constitution.
NOMINO
C2
LEGAL
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a [nationality] constitutionalist; a leading constitutionalist
Several leading constitutionalists questioned whether the reform could survive judicial review.
Több vezető alkotmányjogász is megkérdőjelezte, hogy a reform kiállná-e a bírósági felülvizsgálatot.
The newspaper asked a constitutionalist to explain the limits of presidential power.
Az újság egy alkotmányjogászt kért fel, hogy magyarázza el az elnöki hatalom korlátait.
As a respected constitutionalist, he has advised governments on electoral reform.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
A constitutionalist explained the court's decision on TV.
Egy alkotmányjogász a tévében magyarázta el a bíróság döntését.
She is a constitutionalist who teaches law.
Ő alkotmányjogász, és jogot tanít.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning refers to expertise, not necessarily to the person's political views.
Maana
constitutional law expert
Miunganiko ya maneno
leading constitutionalist
|eminent constitutionalist
|prominent constitutionalist
|respected constitutionalist
|constitutional lawyer
|constitutional scholar
|legal constitutionalist
Visawe
constitutional scholar (emphasizes academic study)
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constitutional lawyer (emphasizes legal practice or legal training)
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constitutional law expert (clear explanatory phrase)
Vinyume
layperson (someone without specialist legal knowledge)
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nonexpert (someone who lacks expertise in the field)
Mada
law
|government
|academia
|politics
Ufafanuzi
A person who studies or knows a lot about constitutional law.
An expert, scholar, or lawyer who specializes in constitutional law or constitutional government.
C2
FORMAL
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alkotmányos
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
constitutionalist [movement/party/position/principles]
The uprising began as a constitutionalist movement demanding limits on royal power.
A felkelés alkotmányos mozgalomként indult, amely a királyi hatalom korlátozását követelte.
The party tried to present itself as a moderate, constitutionalist alternative.
A párt mérsékelt, alkotmányos alternatívaként próbálta bemutatni magát.
Her speech appealed to constitutionalist principles of legality and accountability.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
They supported a constitutionalist movement.
Egy alkotmányos mozgalmat támogattak.
The party has a constitutionalist platform.
A pártnak alkotmányos programja van.
Kosa la kawaida:
Use constitutional for the broader meaning “related to or allowed by a constitution”; use constitutionalist mainly for an ideology, movement, or person that actively supports constitutional government.
Maana
supporting constitutional principles
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitutionalist movement
|constitutionalist party
|constitutionalist principles
|constitutionalist position
|constitutionalist argument
|constitutionalist tradition
|constitutionalist reform
Visawe
constitutional (broader; can mean simply related to a constitution or allowed by it)
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pro-constitutional (more explicit but less common)
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constitutional-democratic (emphasizes both constitutional limits and democracy)
Vinyume
authoritarian (opposes or weakens constitutional limits on power)
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absolutist (supports unlimited central authority)
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anti-constitutional (opposed to or inconsistent with a constitution)
Mada
politics
|law
|government
Ufafanuzi
Supporting the idea that government must follow a constitution.
Supporting, based on, or characteristic of constitutional government or constitutional principles.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
constitutionalist
IPA
GB/kənstɪtˈuʃənəlɪst/
US/kənstɪtˈuʃənəlɪst/
Silabi na mkazo
con - sti - tu - tion - al - ist (silabi 6)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: constitutionalist
- Comparative: constitutionalister
- Superlative: constitutionalistest
Noun
- Base: constitutionalist
- Plural: constitutionalists
Semi
strict constitutionalist
1/stɹˈɪkt kənstɪtˈuʃənəlɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
strict interpreter of constitution
A person who thinks the constitution should be followed very closely and should limit what the government can do.
Mifano
- The judge is often described as a strict constitutionalist because she gives great weight to the text of the constitution.
- He campaigned as a strict constitutionalist who opposed broad federal powers.
- Strict constitutionalists argued that the measure exceeded the powers granted to Congress.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She is a strict constitutionalist.
- A strict constitutionalist wants the government to follow the constitution closely.