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lower house

American

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

one of two branches of a legislature, generally more representative and with more members than the upper branch.

lower house British

noun

Also called: lower chamber. one of the two houses of a bicameral legislature: usually the larger and more representative house Compare upper house

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Etymology

Origin of lower house

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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Tuesday's vote came after the lower house last week backed repealing outdated slavery legislation that was never annulled despite the practice being abolished in 1848.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

One Nation has never won a federal lower house contest.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

As governor, Rocha has immunity from prosecution, which can be stripped by Mexico’s lower house of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Women make up only about 14% of India's 543 lower house MPs.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In 1866 it was again introduced, and passed the lower house, but it was defeated in the Senate.

From The Coming of Coal by Bruere, Robert W.

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