Constitution: meaning, definitions and examples
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constitution
[ ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn ]
law
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The country's constitution lays down the principles of government and the rights of its citizens.
- The constitution of the company states that all decisions must be made by a majority vote.
- According to the constitution, every citizen has the right to freedom of speech.
anatomy
The physical makeup of the individual, including the distribution of tissues, cells, and organs.
Synonyms
build, health, physical condition
Examples of usage
- Her constitution allowed her to recover quickly from illnesses.
- The athlete's strong constitution enabled him to endure long races.
Translations
Translations of the word "constitution" in other languages:
🇵🇹 constituição
🇮🇳 संविधान
🇩🇪 Verfassung
🇮🇩 konstitusi
🇺🇦 конституція
🇵🇱 konstytucja
🇯🇵 憲法 (けんぽう)
🇫🇷 constitution
🇪🇸 constitución
🇹🇷 anayasa
🇰🇷 헌법 (heonbeop)
🇸🇦 دستور
🇨🇿 ústava
🇸🇰 ústava
🇨🇳 宪法 (xiànfǎ)
🇸🇮 ustava
🇮🇸 stjórnarskrá
🇰🇿 конституция
🇬🇪 კონსტიტუცია
🇦🇿 konstitusiya
🇲🇽 constitución
Word origin
The word 'constitution' originated from the Latin word 'constitutio' which means 'establishing, regulation, ordinance'. The concept of a constitution as a set of fundamental principles for governance dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Roman Republic and Greek city-states. In modern times, written constitutions have become common, outlining the structure of government and the rights of citizens in countries around the world.
See also: constituency, constituents, constitute, reconstitution.