Synonyms for

Parliamentary

Verb / ˌpɑ:rlʌˈmentɜ:i: / / ˌpɑ:rlʌˈmenɜ:i: / Another word for parliamentary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to a parliament or its members; having to do with the government

Synonyms & similar words

legislative governmental congressional representative democratic lawmaking parliamentarian policy-making senatorial administrative executive juridical official statutory constitutional diplomatic civil electoral elected gubernatorial

Synonyms by register

Formal

legislative deliberative representative congressional

Antonyms

autocratic dictatorial despotic tyrannical authoritarian

Common collocations

  • parliamentary procedure
  • parliamentary system
  • parliamentary democracy
  • parliamentary debate
  • parliamentary government
  • parliamentary committee
  • parliamentary sovereignty

Word family

noun parliament
adverb parliamentarily

Usage note

Refers specifically to the system of government where a legislature (parliament) holds supreme power. It is not a general term for any form of government.

Example sentences

  1. The parliamentary debate lasted for hours.
  2. The parliamentary elections are coming up next month.
  3. The parliamentary committee reviewed the new law.
  4. The parliamentary procedure must be followed in order to pass the bill.
  5. The parliamentary system of government is different from the presidential system.

Quotes

  • Parliamentary government is simply a political method based upon the principle of majority rule. - James Bryce
  • The success of the parliamentary system depends on how well it reflects the views of the people it represents. - Aung San Suu Kyi
  • The parliamentary system of government is a system in which the power to make and execute laws is vested in a representative body. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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