parliaments
The word “parliaments” has 3 syllables: par-lia-ments
It's pronounced as /ˈpɑːr.lə.mənts/
What is synonym and antonym for parliaments?
In the thesaurus, “parliaments” has 10 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for parliaments along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for parliaments
- assemblies
- chambers
- congresses
- councils
- diets
- general assemblies
- houses
- legislative assemblies
- legislatives
- legislatures
Meanings of parliaments
- noun
- A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.
- In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature.
- A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament).
- A gathering of birds, especially rooks or owls.
- Parliament cake, a type of gingerbread.
Example Sentences
- Different countries have unique systems for their parliaments.
- The European Union consists of multiple national parliaments working together.
- Throughout history, many parliaments have shaped the course of democracy.
- Some parliaments are bicameral, consisting of two separate chambers.
- The leaders of various parliaments met to discuss international trade policies.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to parliaments, such as: assemblies, chambers, congresses, councils, diets, general assemblies, houses.
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