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unparliamentary

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

unsuitable to be used in parliament

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • unparliamentary language

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adj

Meaning 2

contrary to the rules of parliament

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English un- English parliament Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English parliamentary English unparliamentary From un- + parliamentary.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: eduskuntaan sopimaton — unsuitable
  • Marathi: असंसदीय (asausdīy) — unsuitable
  • Finnish: epäparlamentaarinen — contrary to the rules
  • Marathi: असंसदीय (asausdīy) — contrary to the rules