parliamentary (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːrləˈmentri/

Definition

Relating to or conducted by a parliament, especially the legislative body of a country.

Examples

• The government introduced a new bill through the parliamentary process.

• Many countries have parliamentary systems of government.

• The speaker called for order in the parliamentary debate.

Synonyms of parliamentary

Words with a similar meaning to parliamentary:

• legislative
• congressional
• governmental

Antonyms of parliamentary

Words with the opposite meaning to parliamentary:

• autocratic
• dictatorial

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