1. members of a parliament; elected representatives in a legislative body
2. supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War (1640s-1650s)
Usage: historical

Examples

• The parliamentarians debated the new healthcare bill for hours.
• Several parliamentarians called for immediate action on climate change.
• The prime minister met with opposition parliamentarians to discuss the budget.
• Young parliamentarians brought fresh perspectives to the legislative process.
• The parliamentarians defeated King Charles I’s forces at the Battle of Marston Moor.
• Oliver Cromwell was one of the most famous parliamentarians of the English Civil War.