English Explanatory Dictionary

upper chamber

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The upper legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature; usually smaller and having more restricted power than the lower chamber.

Word forms

upper chamber upper chambers

Etymology

From upper + chamber.

Synonyms

upper house

Related words

House of Lords Senate
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