Parliamentarian

/ˌpɑː.lɪ.mənˈtɛr.i.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A member of a parliament.

The parliamentarian voiced strong support for the new education reform bill.

An expert in the rules and procedures of parliamentary procedure.

As a parliamentarian, she was called upon to ensure that the meeting adhered to all formal rules.

From the word 'parliament' combined with the suffix '-arian', indicating a person associated with.

parliamentarian procedure

The set of rules guiding the conduct of a legislative assembly.

parliamentarian majority

The situation where the majority of members in parliament support a particular decision or policy.

parliamentarian debate

A formal discussion in parliament about a specific issue.

legislation

The act of making or enacting laws.

congress

A formal meeting or assembly of members of a legislature.

democracy

A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

Politician

He's just a parliamentarian, always looking for votes.

Lawmaker

You know how these parliamentarians can be; they love to politic.