Synonyms for
Parliament
Definition
a legislative or governing body that is responsible for making laws and policies in certain countries
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- parliamentary debate
- member of parliament
- dissolve parliament
- pass legislation
- parliamentary procedure
- general election
- parliamentary system
Word family
noun parliament
adjective parliamentary
Usage note
Parliament specifically refers to the legislative body of the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is often used more broadly to refer to any national legislature.
Example sentences
- The parliament passed a new law on environmental protection.
- The opposition party criticized the government's decision in the parliament session.
- The parliament building was designed by a famous architect.
- The prime minister addressed the parliament on the issue of national security.
- The parliamentarian proposed a bill to reduce taxes for small businesses.
Quotes
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. - Winston Churchill
Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others. - Winston Churchill
A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterward to explain why it didn't happen. - Winston Churchill