Parliamentarian

The phrase Parliamentarian can have different meanings based on its context:

• Most generally something parliamentarian is especially associated with a parliament or parliamentary system
• The proper noun Parliamentarian is a Member of Parliament, especially one who is particularly adept in the chamber
• In English history a parliamentarian is a supporter of the Parliament, as opposed to the Royalists.
  • In this context, parliamentarians (especially New Model Army soldiers) are often referred to as Roundheads, as opposed to Royalist Cavaliers.
• In the National Forensics Leauge, a parliamentarian serves as a guide to maintain the rules, or parliamentary procedure, of a chamber of Student Congress, and also rates the performance of the Presiding Officer.