English to English Dictionary

Parliament

The legislature of certain countries, consisting of elected representatives.

Parliamentarian

A member of a parliament, especially one who is experienced, active, or influential in parliamentary affairs.

Parliamentary

Relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.

Parliamentary body

An official legislative assembly of elected or appointed members responsible for making laws, debating policy, and overseeing the executive branch.

Parlor

A room in a house where visitors are received.

Parlotear

To chatter or talk in a casual or trivial manner.

Parochial school

A private primary or secondary school affiliated with a religious parish, typically Roman Catholic or another Christian denomination.

Parochialism

A narrow outlook or restriction of scope to a local area or specific context, with little regard for broader or global perspectives.

Parody

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Parole

The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, under supervision.

Paronym

A word that is derived from the same root or has a similar form to another word but has a different meaning.

Paronymous

Having the same derivation or root; cognate.