noun
- a member of a parliament
- an expert in parliamentary procedure and rules
- a supporter of Parliament during the English Civil War
Usage: historical
Examples
- The experienced parliamentarian served three terms in the House of Commons.
- As a skilled parliamentarian, she knew exactly which procedures to follow.
- The club hired a parliamentarian to ensure meetings ran smoothly.
- British parliamentarians debated the new tax proposal for hours.
- The parliamentarian forces defeated the king’s army at the battle.
- She consulted the parliamentarian about the proper way to amend the motion.