noun
duma
DOO-muh
noun
1
A Russian legislative assembly, especially the lower house of Russia's national parliament.
"The bill was debated in the State Duma for weeks before passing."
How to Use Duma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of Russia's parliament (or its historical predecessors) — roughly equivalent to a house of representatives.
Common pairings
the State Duma
a deputy of the Duma
Word Forms
dumas plural, Dumas plural
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Etymology
From Russian dúma, originally meaning "thought" or "counsel," later applied to elected legislative councils.