English to English Dictionary

Parchment

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.

Parhelion

A bright spot that appears on either side of the sun, often caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Pariah

A person who is rejected or ostracized by society.

Parley

A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for truce or other matters.

Parliamentarian

A member of a parliament, especially one who is experienced, active, or influential in parliamentary affairs.

Parochialism

A narrow outlook or restriction of scope to a local area or specific context, with little regard for broader or global perspectives.

Paronym

A word that is derived from the same root or has a similar form to another word but has a different meaning.

Partitive

A grammatical case or construction that indicates a part of a whole.

Pass-the-buck

The act of shifting responsibility or blame onto another person.

Passionist

A member of a religious order founded in 1720 that focuses on the Passion of Christ and promotes devotion to it.

Pastoral-tutor

A teacher or staff member in a school or university responsible for the personal, emotional, and social welfare of a group of students, in addition to academic guidance.

Pastoralist

A breeder and keeper of grazing animals such as sheep, cattle, or goats, typically engaging in nomadism or transhumance.