parliamentarian

American  

[pahr-luh-men-tair-ee-uhn, -muhn-, pahrl-yuh-] / ˌpɑr lə mɛnˈtɛər i ən, -mən-, ˌpɑrl yə- /

noun

1. a person who is expert in the formal rules and procedures of deliberative assemblies and other formal organizations.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter) a member of Parliament.

3. (initial capital letter) a partisan of the British Parliament in opposition to Charles I.

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parliamentarian ¹ British  

/ ˌpɑːləmɛnˈtɛərɪən /

noun

1. an expert in parliamentary procedures, etc

2. (sometimes capital) a Member of Parliament

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adjective

1. of or relating to a parliament or parliaments

Parliamentarian ² British  

/ ˌpɑːləmɛnˈtɛərɪən /

noun

1. a supporter of Parliament during the English Civil War

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adjective

1. of or relating to Parliament or its supporters during the English Civil War

Etymology

Origin of parliamentarian

First recorded in 1605–15; parliament + -arian

Example Sentences

In a collection of letters to Sir Keir Starmer, parliamentarians have urged him to make sure there is enough time for a decision to be reached.

From BBC

Mia Cooper, a parliamentarian for the district, brought her daughter to district meetings and state-level education forums as the girl grew up.

From Los Angeles Times

Labour peer Lord Roe said he would like to see the UK government taking a firm view on the proposals, and steering parliamentarians towards a favoured option.

From BBC

Ipsa chairman Richard Lloyd said the role of an MP had "evolved", with parliamentarians "dealing with higher levels of complex casework, and abuse and intimidation".

From BBC

Though such an attack is unlikely to destroy its target, it could damage or at least disrupt operations, demonstrating that “American power is not untouchable,” said Hooshang Talé, a former Iranian parliamentarian.

From Los Angeles Times

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