noun
Uncommon
duma
DOO-muh
Duma (noun) means a Russian legislative assembly, especially the lower house of Russia's national parliament. Example: “The bill was debated in the State Duma for weeks before passing.”
noun
1
A Russian legislative assembly, especially the lower house of Russia's national parliament.
"The bill was debated in the State Duma for weeks before passing."
How to use duma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of Russia's parliament (or its historical predecessors) — roughly equivalent to a house of representatives.
Common pairings
the State Duma
a deputy of the Duma
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- dumas
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Etymology
From Russian dúma, originally meaning "thought" or "counsel," later applied to elected legislative councils.
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What does “duma” mean?
The word “duma” means a Russian legislative assembly, especially the lower house of Russia's national parliament. In plain terms, the name of Russia's parliament (or its historical predecessors) — roughly equivalent to a house of representatives.
How do you pronounce “duma”?
“Duma” is pronounced DOO-muh (/ˈdumə/ in IPA).
How do you use “duma” in a sentence?
Here is “duma” used in a sentence: “The bill was debated in the State Duma for weeks before passing.”
What part of speech is “duma”?
“Duma” is a noun.
Where does the word “duma” come from?
The word “duma” comes from Russian. From Russian dúma, originally meaning "thought" or "counsel," later applied to elected legislative councils.
Is “duma” a common word?
“Duma” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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