parliament

Meanings

• noun

  A legislative body in which the representatives of the people make and pass laws for a country or area.

  - "The parliament passed a new law."
  - "Members of parliament debated the proposed bill."

• noun

  A group of people who make decisions for an organization.

  - "The board of directors is the parliament of the corporation."
  - "The student council acts as the parliament for the school."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈpɑɹləmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parliament
harbor , labor , marble

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Variants

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parliament , parliaments , hung parliament

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'speak' in Old French, later developed to mean 'conference' or 'meeting'. The English term has been used since the late 13th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parliament' comes from the Old French word 'parler', meaning 'to speak'.

2. The UK Parliament is the oldest continuously functioning parliament in the world.

3. The Australian Parliament is unique in that it has an Indigenous Peoples' Constitutional Recognition and Representation Joint Select Committee.

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Related Concepts

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1. legislative branch: The part of the government responsible for making and passing laws.

2. representative democracy: A form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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Culture

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Parliaments have played a significant role in shaping the political, social, and economic landscape of various countries. They are often the focal point of national identity and pride.

How to Memorize "parliament"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large room filled with people in formal attire, debating and making decisions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of lawmaking and decision-making.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym P-A-R-L-I-A-M-E-N-T: People Assembling, Representing, Legislation, Making, Enacting, Nurturing, and Transforming.

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