thượng nghị viện

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The Vietnamese word "thượng nghị viện" is a noun that translates to "Senate" in American English and "House of Lords" in British English. It refers to a legislative body or chamber in a government, typically responsible for making laws and representing the interests of the people.

Explanation:

• Basic Meaning: "Thượng nghị viện" is a part of the government where elected officials, known as senators (in the U.S.) or members of the House of Lords (in the U.K.), discuss and vote on important national issues, laws, and policies.
• Usage: You can use "thượng nghị viện" when talking about politics, government structure, or law-making processes.

Example Sentence:

• "Thượng nghị viện đã thông qua một dự luật mới về giáo dục." (The Senate has passed a new education bill.)

Advanced Usage:

In political discussions, you might refer to the functions of "thượng nghị viện" in relation to other branches of government. For example: - "Thượng nghị viện có quyền phủ quyết các quyết định của chính phủ." (The Senate has the power to veto government decisions.)

Word Variants:

• "Thượng nghị sĩ": This is the word for "senator," referring to the individual member of the "thượng nghị viện."
• "Hạ nghị viện": This means "House of Representatives" or "Lower House," which is another legislative body in the government.

Different Meanings:

While "thượng nghị viện" primarily refers to the legislative body, in a broader context, it can also imply the discussions or debates that occur within this chamber.

Synonyms:

• In the context of legislative bodies, you might use "nghị viện" (legislature) more generally, but "thượng nghị viện" specifically denotes the upper house.

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noun

1. (Anh) House of Lords; (Mỹ) Senate