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Definition of parlance

parlance

/ˈpɑːr.ləns/
Plural:parlances
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• noun

1

A particular way of speaking or using words, especially a vocabulary or idiom associated with a specific group, profession, or subject.

Example

"What is known in medical parlance as myocardial infarction is simply called a heart attack in everyday speech."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Parlance' is an uncountable noun that almost always requires a preceding adjective or noun adjunct specifying the group or register—most commonly in phrases like 'in common parlance', 'in legal parlance', or 'in modern parlance'.

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• Nearby Words

parklike
parkour
parkway
parlance
parlay
parliament
parliamentarian

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Old French 'parlance' (speech, discourse), derived from 'parler' (to speak), which traces back to Late Latin 'parabolare' and Ancient Greek 'parabole' (comparison, parable).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parlance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parlance
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