Word
parliament
Phoneticspar·lia·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹɫəmənt/
UK/pˈɑːləmənt/
Definitions
01legislative body
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the group of elected people who make and change the laws of a country.
n. the supreme legislative body of a country, consisting of representatives who debate policy and enact legislation.
日本語:国会※
“The new law was debated in parliament for several weeks before it was passed.”
“The prime minister addressed parliament to outline the government's proposed changes to the national healthcare system.”
Usage
Often capitalized (Parliament) when referring to a specific national body, such as the UK Parliament.
Synonyms
02a specific session or term
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. the period of time between two elections when the law-makers are working.
n. a particular assembly of members convened for a specific period, or the duration between two general elections.
“The current parliament is expected to finish its work by next spring.”
“During the last parliament, several significant constitutional reforms were introduced despite heavy opposition from the minority parties.”
03a group of birds
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary
n. a special name for a group of owls or rooks.
n. a collective noun used specifically for a group of owls or rooks.
“In the old story, a parliament of owls gathered in the forest to make a decision.”
“The poet described a parliament of rooks perched high in the elm trees, their cawing filling the cold morning air.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “parliament” in context.
Verb
01. address parliament
“The visiting president was invited to address Parliament during his official state visit.”
verb + noun
02. dissolve parliament
“The Prime Minister decided to dissolve Parliament and call for an early election.”
verb + noun
03. elect a new parliament
“Citizens will head to the polls next month to elect a new Parliament.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. duly elected parliament
“The military coup was a direct threat to the authority of the duly elected Parliament.”
adv + adj + noun
05. hung parliament
“The election resulted in a hung Parliament, as no single party won an absolute majority.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. act of parliament
“The new environmental regulations were established by an Act of Parliament.”
noun + of + noun
07. member of parliament
“She wrote a letter to her local Member of Parliament to complain about the new tax.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in parliament
“The controversial bill was debated at length in Parliament yesterday.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Burnham has already asked his justice secretary to fast-track a plan for presentation to Parliament early next month to create more "headroom" in the prison system.” “Along with electing a president and MPs, the more than eight million registered voters had the chance to choose a new parliament and local councils.” “I took the campaign into parliament too, raising it at prime minister’s questions and leading a debate.” “Shakib, elected to parliament as an Awami League candidate, has remained outside Bangladesh since Hasina’s overthrow.” Idioms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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