Duma

/ˈduːmə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A legislative assembly in some countries, particularly in Russia, originally established in the early 20th century.

The Duma debated several important reforms during its session.

The lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia.

Members of the Duma were elected in the recent parliamentary elections.

Historically, a council of nobles or aristocrats in Russia, especially before the 1917 revolution.

The old duma could not resist the growing influence of the Bolsheviks.

From Russian дума (duma), meaning 'thought' or 'council'.

State Duma

The lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia.

Duma elections

Elections held to select members of the Duma.

Duma approval

The process by which legislation must be approved by the Duma.

parliament

A legislative body in a country.

senate

A legislative assembly within a parliamentary system.

Expression of frustration or confusion.

After hearing the political debate, I felt a duma about the whole situation.