🏛️parliament

noun
/ˈpɑːrləmənt/

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example Sentences

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

Example Expressions

hung parliament

Synonyms

assembly, legislature, congress, house, senate

Antonyms

dictatorship, monarchy

Collocations

parliament session, member of parliament, dissolve parliament, pass through parliament

More Example Sentences

How many of your party are the parliament members?

Was the parliamentary session telecast live on TV?

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