house of parliament
nounUK /ˌhaʊs əv ˈpɑːlɪmənt/
US /ˌhaʊs əv ˈpɑːrləmənt/
A house of parliament is a big building where leaders meet to make rules for the country.
The children visited the house of parliament to learn how laws are made.
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2. One of the two parts of a country's parliament, such as the upper or lower house.
The bill passed the lower house of parliament but still needed approval from the upper house.
3. The group of people who meet in such a building to make laws.
The house of parliament voted on the new education law today.
4. A building where a state or national legislature holds its meetings.
Tourists took photos outside the house of parliament during their trip.