member of parliament

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member of parliament

A member of parliament addresses the assembly from a podium.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An elected representative in the UK Parliament: A person who has been elected by the public in a constituency to represent them in the House of Commons, the lower house of the UK Parliament. They participate in law-making, scrutinize the government, and represent their constituents' interests.
Usage
  • The term "member of parliament" (often capitalized as "Member of Parliament") is used to refer to an individual holding this elected office. It is commonly abbreviated as MP.
  • It is used with the definite article "the" when referring to a specific person (e.g., ), and with the indefinite article "a" when referring to the role in general.
  • The plural form is "members of parliament."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She is the member of parliament for a rural constituency.
    • Several members of parliament raised concerns about the new policy during the debate.
    • Voters will elect their new member of parliament in the general election.
Advanced Usage
  • "To stand as a member of parliament": To be a candidate in an election for a parliamentary seat.
    • After years in local politics, she decided to stand as a member of parliament.
  • "Backbench member of parliament": An MP who does not hold a ministerial or shadow ministerial position, and who sits on the backbenches in the House of Commons.
    • As a backbench member of parliament, he focused on issues affecting his local area.
Variants and Related Words
  • MP (noun): The standard abbreviation for "member of parliament."
    • Please write to your MP about this issue.
  • Parliamentarian (noun): A more formal or general term for a member of a parliament, not exclusive to the UK.
    • The experienced parliamentarian knew all the procedural rules.
Synonyms
  • Representative: A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.
  • Legislator: A person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body.
Related Phrases
  • "To take one's seat": For an elected MP to formally begin their duties in Parliament after an election.
    • The newly elected member of parliament will take her seat next week.
  • "Constituency MP": An MP focusing on the interests of the geographical area they represent.
    • He was known as a diligent constituency MP who held regular advice surgeries.
member of parliament

A member of parliament addresses the assembly from a podium.

Noun
  1. an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons

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