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- [pahr-luh-muh nt or, sometimes, pahrl-yuh-]
- /ˈpɑr lə mənt or, sometimes, ˈpɑrl yə-/
- /ˈpɑːləmənt/
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- [pahr-luh-muh nt or, sometimes, pahrl-yuh-]
- /ˈpɑr lə mənt or, sometimes, ˈpɑrl yə-/
Definitions of parliament word
- noun parliament (usually initial capital letter) the legislature of Great Britain, historically the assembly of the three estates, now composed of Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal, forming together the House of Lords, and representatives of the counties, cities, boroughs, and universities, forming the House of Commons. 1
- noun parliament (usually initial capital letter) the legislature of certain British colonies and possessions. 1
- noun parliament a legislative body in any of various other countries. 1
- noun parliament French History. any of several high courts of justice in France before 1789. 1
- noun parliament a meeting or assembly for conference on public or national affairs. 1
- noun parliament Cards. fan-tan (def 1). 1
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Origin of parliament
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English: discourse, consultation, Parliament < Anglo-Latin parliamentum, alteration of Medieval Latin parlāmentum < Old French parlement a speaking, conference (see parle, -ment); replacing Middle English parlement < Old French
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Parts of speech for Parliament
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parliament popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parliament
noun parliament
- chamber of deputies — the lower house of the legislature of certain countries, as Italy.
- congress — Congress is the elected group of politicians that is responsible for making the law in the United States. It consists of two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- council — A council is a group of people who are elected to govern a local area such as a city or, in Britain, a county.
- directorate — the office of a director.
- general assembly — the legislature in some states of the U.S.
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