C1adjectiveformalpolitics
US/ˌpɑːr.ləˈmen.tər.i/
UK/ˌpɑː.ləˈmen.tər.i/
relating to a parliament, the group of people who make a country's laws
In context
The country holds parliamentary elections every four years.
She was a member of the parliamentary committee on health.
Many European countries have a parliamentary system rather than a presidential one.
Words that go with parliamentary
adjective + noun
- parliamentary electionThe parliamentary election will be held in May.
- parliamentary systemBritain has a parliamentary system of government.
- parliamentary democracyJapan is a parliamentary democracy.
- parliamentary committeeA parliamentary committee will examine the bill.
- parliamentary debateThe parliamentary debate lasted all night.
- parliamentary approvalThe treaty needs parliamentary approval.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
parliament electionCorrect: parliamentary election