# constitutionalism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ · frequency rank #64,281

## Definitions
1. A constitutional system of governance.
2. Adherence to constitutional principles.
3. Philosophical belief in government under a written constitution.

## Etymology
From constitutional + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/constitutionalism