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Noun. 1. constitutionalism-a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution). form of government, political system-the members of a social organization who are in power.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Localism describes a range of political philosophies which prioritize the local. Generally, localism supports local production and consumption of goods, local control of government, and promotion of local history, local culture and local identity. Localism can be contrasted with regionalism and centralized government, with its opposite being found in the unitary state.