Synonyms of parliament

parliament

noun

ˈpär-lə-mənt 

as in legislature

the highest lawmaking body of a political unit

the treaty was referred to the nation's parliament for ratification

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legislature
• congress
• legislative
• council
• assembly
• chamber
• diet
• house
• legislative assembly
• general assembly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parliament

After that, the government will amend the report and it will be sent to parliament, the Storting, for debate. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Two serving British members of parliament have been murdered in the last decade. — Reuters, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

The Italian parliament is advancing legislation to create a formal process for restituting art and cultural property looted by the Nazis under Italian Fascist racial laws. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

In May, Faye fired prime minister Ousmane Sonko, who is now the speaker of parliament and retains enormous influence; the majority of parliamentary seats are occupied by members of Sonko’s Pastef party. — semafor.com, 8 July 2026