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    Parlamento (en. Parliament)

    par-lah-men-toh

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An institution or body of representatives that makes laws.
    The country's parliament voted on the new law.
    Ang parlamento ng bansa ay bumoto sa bagong batas.
    The place where members of the legislature gather.
    The debates take place inside the parliament.
    Ang mga debate ay nagaganap sa loob ng parlamento.
    A system of government with elected representatives.
    Their parliament is an example of a democratic system.
    Ang kanilang parlamento ay isang halimbawa ng demokratikong sistema.

    Etymology

    derived from the Latin 'parlamentum' meaning 'meeting'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    children's parliament
    A gathering of the youth to discuss their issues.
    parlamento ng mga bata

    Related Words

    legislature
    A part of government concerning the making of laws.
    legislatura
    law
    A rule or regulation enforced by the state.
    batas

    Slang Meanings

    Quick or casual conversation, often not serious.
    The conversation among the group is like an endless gossip.
    Ang parlamenyo ng mga tropa ay parang walang katapusang chismisan.
    A group of people or friends hanging out and chatting.
    Come on, join our hangout, it's fun here!
    Tara, sumama ka sa parlamenyo namin, masaya dito!
    Refers to conversations that aren't well thought out.
    Don't listen to their chatter; it's all just lies.
    Wag kang makikinig sa parlamenyo nila, puro kasinungalingan lang yun.