During one session of the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, an average of eight laws are adopted.
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Duma
/ˈdumə/
Synonyms for "duma" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
deliberative body
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assembly, council, deliberative body, legislative chamber, legislature.
- Sentence evidence is available for duma, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "duma".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "duma"
Keep "duma" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "duma" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "duma", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "duma" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesdeliberative bodygeneral assemblygovernment bodylaw-makerslegislative assemblylegislative bodylegislaturepolitical institution
More specific
4 entriesCity DumaRegional DumaState Dumalocal duma
Collocations
6 entriesDuma deputyDuma electionDuma reformDuma sessionState Dumalower house
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
She was active in Soviet and Russian political and other groups, and was elected to the Russian Duma in 2011.
Source: tatoeba (12004272)
Hence, while preserving his autocratic power, the Czar decrees a “Gosudarstvennaia Duma,” or State Council. The elections for this Duma will cover the whole territory of the Empire, ...
Source: wiktionary
Barricades were raised, Dumas were convened and dissolved, emergency laws were enacted, mystics sought escape routes to the beyond—and meanwhile this little group of captains and colonels, nicknamed the “Young Turks,” developed their ideas, read the works of German generals, and gathered strength.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "duma"?
Closest matches include assembly, council, deliberative body, legislative chamber, legislature.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "duma"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.