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parliament

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

A parliament is a formal assembly of representatives who make decisions and create laws for a country or region.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "parliament" with "congress," which may refer to different legislative bodies in various countries.

Example Sentences

Does the parliament meet every month to discuss new laws ?
The parliament will discuss the new law next week .

Common Phrases

national parliament parliamentary system member of parliament

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