Cool MateParliament
UK /["/ˈpɑːləmənt/"]/US /["/ˈpɑːrləmənt/"]/
Definition
the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country
In simple words: A group of people who make laws for a country.
Examples
- The Parliament of the United Kingdom is located in Westminster.
- Many citizens believe that Parliament does not represent their interests.
- The decision will be debated in Parliament next week.
- In some countries, Parliament consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The Parliament passed a new law aimed at reducing pollution.
- During the session, Parliament heard from various experts on the issue.
Usage notes
Used primarily in political contexts. Appropriate for discussions about government and law-making. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't relate to government.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Remember 'parliament' as a 'pal-amend' — a friendly group that amends laws.
Collocations
- current
- present
- new
- stand for
- enter
- get into
- adopt something
- approve something
- enact something
- building
- chamber
- minister
- in parliament
- an Act of Parliament
- a house of parliament
- the lifetime of a parliament
- current
- present
- new
- stand for
- enter
- get into
- adopt something
- approve something
- enact something
- building
- chamber
- minister
- in parliament
- an Act of Parliament
- a house of parliament
- the lifetime of a parliament
- current
- present
- new
- stand for
- enter
- get into
- adopt something
- approve something
- enact something
- building
- chamber
- minister
- in parliament
- an Act of Parliament
- a house of parliament
- the lifetime of a parliament
Synonyms
- legislature
- assembly
- congress
- council
- senate
Antonyms
- dictatorship
- autocracy
- monarchy
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'government' - parliament is part of the government.
- Incorrectly used as a verb; 'parliament' is a noun.
- Mixing up with 'parliamentary' which refers to related systems or styles.