English · Word Candidate

parliamentary

/ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

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Also seen as: parliamentaries

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến, được thực hiện bởi quốc hội

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Adjective

Parliamentary procedures are sometimes slow.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having the supreme executive and legislative power resting with a cabinet of ministers chosen from, and responsible to a parliament.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cabinet nắm quyền hành pháp và lập pháp tối cao

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Adjective

The UK is a parliamentary democracy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một chuyến tàu liên quan đến nghị viện

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NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “parliamentary” mean?

Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

Is “parliamentary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.