Meaning 1formal · 82%
Relating to a parliament, its procedures, or the work of its members.
Natural examples
Die parlamentarische Debatte dauerte bis Mitternacht.
The parliamentary debate lasted until midnight.
Der Ausschuss übt parlamentarische Kontrolle aus.
The committee carries out parliamentary oversight.
Sie arbeitet als parlamentarische Beraterin.
She works as a parliamentary adviser.
Usage note
It often appears in formal phrases such as parliamentary debate or oversight. As a relational adjective it is not normally compared.
Mini-lesson: parlamentarisch
Relating to a parliament, its procedures, or the work of its members. It often appears in formal phrases such as parliamentary debate or oversight. As a relational adjective it is not normally compared.
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