verb
Meaning 1
To incorporate into a constitution
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
constitutionalize
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verb
Meaning 2
To provide with a constitution
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verb
Meaning 3
To make constitutional
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verb
Meaning 4
incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- A woman's right to an abortion was constitutionalized in the 1970's
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: constitutionalise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
verb
Meaning 5
take a walk for one's health or to aid digestion, as after a meal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- A good way of exercising is to constitutionalize
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Broader terms: walk, take the air
verb
Meaning 6
provide with a constitution, as of a country
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The United States were constitutionalized in the late 18th century
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Broader terms: supply, provide, render, furnish
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English constitutional Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English constitutionalize From constitutional + -ize.
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Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: constitutionaliser — Translations
- Japanese: 憲法化する (kenpōka suru) — Translations