parliamentary
adjective/ˌpɑrləˈmɛntəri/
Frequency rank: #3,317 most common English word
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its procedures.
Example sentence
The new law was passed after a long parliamentary debate in the House of Commons.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 3,301–3,400
- liverA large organ in the body that cleans the blood and aids digestion.
- metroAn underground railway system in a city; a subway.
- metropolitanrelating to or characteristic of a large, densely populated city.
- mixtureA combination of different things mixed together.
- oakA large strong tree that produces acorns and hard wood.
- patentAn official right to be the only one to make or sell an invention.
- perceptionThe way you notice, understand, or think about something.
- physicianA medical doctor, especially one who treats illness without surgery.
- proceedTo continue or go forward, especially after stopping.
- proceedingsEvents that happen in order; the formal activities of a court.