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parliamentarian Definition

par·lia·men·tar·ian (pär′lə men terē ən)

noun

  1. a supporter of the Long Parliament in opposition to Charles I of England; Roundhead
  2. a person skilled in parliamentary rules, practice, or debate

parliamentarian Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • elect: What of the argument that elected parliamentarians, not unelected judges, should make the law?
  • involve: The main advantage of the Congress is that it would involve national parliamentarians in the workings of the Union.
  • bring: No one in his position has been so often, nor brought tardy parliamentarians back to their duties in Christmas week.
  • lead: In February 1643, Major-General Thomas Ballard led 6,000 Parliamentarians from the Midlands in an assault on Newark.
  • meet: During their visit to Ireland the parliamentarians met with Irish politicians, trade unions, health groups and members of the hospitality trade.
  • include: This was repeated during the second Civil War in 1648, so our group includes both Parliamentarians & Royalists.

Adjective modifier

  • distinguished: She said ' We are honored to receive a visit from so many distinguished Philippine Parliamentarians.
  • prominent: Other Russells became prominent Parliamentarians, most notably Lord John Russell.
  • British: Ahmad would not be the first British parliamentarian to stand for election from jail.
  • senior: Now senior parliamentarians on the Joint Human Rights Committee have taken up the theme.
  • fellow: Because Gummer and his fellow parliamentarians have made up their minds that fiddles are out.
  • experienced: Having served as MEP for Mid Scotland and Fife from 1979 to 1984 he is one of Scotland's most experienced European parliamentarians.

Modifies a noun

  • army: He was fighting in the parliamentarian army by summer 1644 at the latest.
  • force: The royalist outposts clashed with Fairfax's cavalry on 12 Jun, alerting Charles to the proximity of the parliamentarian forces.

Noun used with modifier

woman: More women parliamentarians are also crucial if we are to combat widespread political apathy.

Preposition: in

  • campaigning: Jubilee Campaign has been working with British Parliamentarians in campaigning for the release of Rev. Damanik.
  • country: This will enable direct exchange between parliamentarians in both countries to explore issues relating to trade, industry, research and poverty eradication.

Preposition: of

party: At least that's what Parliamentarians of the Norwegian right-wing Party of Progress think.

Preposition: from

  • country: Overseas visitors A very worthwhile use of time is to meet visiting Parliamentarians from countries of specialist interest.
  • party: We aim to develop good working relationships with parliamentarians from all parties.