parliamentarian
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/ˌpɑːrləˌmɛnˈtɛəriən/
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/ˌpɑːləˌmɛnˈteəriən/
parliament member
Etymology
'parliamentarian' originates from the English word 'parliament,' which comes from the Old French 'parlement,' meaning 'discussion, meeting.'
'parlement' transformed into the English word 'parliament,' and eventually 'parliamentarian' was derived to describe a member or expert of parliament.
Initially, it meant 'a member of parliament,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'an expert in parliamentary procedure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a parliament, especially one who is experienced in parliamentary procedures.
The parliamentarian proposed a new bill to address climate change.
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Noun 2
an expert in parliamentary procedure.
The parliamentarian was consulted to resolve the procedural dispute.
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