Parlamentarier
parliamentarian
noun par-la-men-TAR-i-er Rare
Origin: from French parlementaire
Also means
member of parliament
Usage Note
Parlamentarier is a slightly formal synonym for Abgeordneter (member of parliament). It emphasises institutional role. Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentarier is a gender-inclusive form used in official discourse.
Examples
"Die Parlamentarier reisten zur Interparlamentarischen Union nach Genf."
Natural Translation
The parliamentarians travelled to the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva.
Literal Translation
The parliamentarians travelled to-the Inter-Parliamentary Union to Geneva.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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