Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parlance
noun
/ˈpɑː.ləns/
Definition
A particular way of speaking or using words, especially in a specific context or field.
Examples
- In legal parlance, the term ‘plaintiff’ refers to the person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- The medical parlance often confuses laypeople due to its complex jargon.
- In everyday parlance, people might say ‘to chill’ instead of ‘to relax.’
Meaning
Parlance refers to the language or terminology used by a specific group, or the way that they express ideas.
Synonyms
- Language
- Terminology
- Dialect
- Jargon
- Vocabulary
