parliamentary
3 antonyms for parliamentary — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to, or carried out by, a parliament.
Antonyms
How to use parliamentary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
parliamentary system
parliamentary debate
parliamentary procedure
Etymology
From parliament + -ary.
Full origin of parliamentary →Frequently asked questions
What does “parliamentary” mean?
The word “parliamentary” means relating to, or carried out by, a parliament. In plain terms, to do with parliament — its rules, procedures, or system of government.
How do you pronounce “parliamentary”?
“Parliamentary” is pronounced pah-luh-MEHNT-ree (/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “parliamentary” in a sentence?
Here is “parliamentary” used in a sentence: “The country switched to a parliamentary system of government after the revolution.”
What is the opposite of “parliamentary”?
The opposite of “parliamentary” — its antonyms — are non-parliamentary, nonparliamentary and unparliamentary.
What part of speech is “parliamentary”?
“Parliamentary” is an adjective.
Is “parliamentary” a common word?
“Parliamentary” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "parliamentary" and "congressional"?
"Parliamentary" relates to a parliament, the legislature in countries such as the UK, Canada, and India, while "congressional" relates to a congress, notably the US Congress. The words reflect different systems of government with different structures.
What are common words that go with "parliamentary"?
"Parliamentary" often precedes "election," "system," "procedure," "committee," and "sovereignty," as in "parliamentary election" and "parliamentary democracy." These describe activities and structures belonging to a parliament.
