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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

originalist

/ˌɒrɪdʒɪˈnælɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does originalist mean?

noun

A person who interprets the Constitution of the United States in accordance with the original meaning and intent of its framers, often in opposition to the doctrine of judicial activism.

Example

"The originalist judge ruled that the law was unconstitutional because it conflicted with the original intent of the founding fathers."

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