kansanedustaja

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Finnish

Etymology

kansan (of people) +‎ edustaja (representative)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑnsɑnˌedustɑjɑ/,
  • Rhymes: -ɑjɑ
  • Hyphenation(key): kansan‧edus‧ta‧ja

Noun

kansanedustaja

  1. A Member of Parliament, specifically member of the eduskunta (Finnish Parliament).

Usage notes

While kansanedustaja may be used of an elected member of any parliament, there are specific terms for some parliaments:

Declension

Possessive forms of kansanedustaja (Kotus type 10/koira, no gradation)

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