Meaning & Definition of Constitution in English
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Constitution
/kɑnstətuʃən/
noun
1. Law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
synonym:
- fundamental law,
- organic law,
- constitution
2. The act of forming or establishing something
- "The constitution of a pta group last year"
- "It was the establishment of his reputation"
- "He still remembers the organization of the club"
synonym:
- constitution,
- establishment,
- formation,
- organization,
- organisation
3. The constitution written at the constitutional convention in philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
synonym:
- United States Constitution,
- U.S. Constitution,
- US Constitution,
- Constitution,
- Constitution of the United States
4. The way in which someone or something is composed
synonym:
- constitution,
- composition,
- physical composition,
- makeup,
- make-up
5. A united states 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the united states
- It won brilliant victories over british frigates during the war of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the united states navy
- It has been rebuilt and is anchored in the charlestown navy yard in boston
synonym:
- Constitution,
- Old Ironsides
Examples of using
The new constitution will not solve the problems of Egypt.
The President suspended the constitution and imposed martial law.
Some people want to amend the constitution.