Definition

A person who is a member of a parliament or is knowledgeable about parliamentary rules and procedures.

Example

The parliamentarian helped the committee understand the rules for their meeting.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a parliamentarian?

Not really, but it sounds like it involves a lot of rules and procedures.

Yeah, they have to know so much about how the government operates.

I guess being a parliamentarian would be pretty interesting if you like politics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parliamentarian → It is formed from "parliament" (from Old French *parlement*, meaning discussion or speaking) and "-arian" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A parliamentarian is someone who is involved in or practices the discussions and decisions made in a parliament.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in 'discussions' ('parlement') and practices the rules of governance ('-arian'). This helps you remember that a parliamentarian is someone who participates in parliamentary discussions.

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