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diet

54 8.2

The national lawmaking assembly in countries like Japan

noun
/ˈdaɪət/

Formal

: parlamento

After many negotiations, the Diet Resolution used compromised language and only used the words "deeply regret."
Japanese Diet
the Diet of Japan
a Diet member

Examples

The U.S. media focused on the Diet Resolution as an important step in Japan's postwar resolutions.

Academic text (2004)
In this scenario, the Diet of Augsburg and the Augsburg Confession provided the impetus for change.

Academic text (2002)
Thus, the response of the media towards the Diet Resolution was mixed.

Academic text (2004)
Finally, he left the bureaucracy and ran for a seat in the Diet, which he won handily.

Fiction book (1999)
Backed by the international commission's resolution, the Japanese Diet in June 1997 passed the Tuna Management Act.

Academic text (2002)
The Japanese Diet will vote on the new economic policy next week.
During the annual session of the Diet, lawmakers debated healthcare reforms.
The members of the Diet gathered to discuss education funding proposals.

Synonyms

parliament

vsdiet

449 3.5

The group of people who make and pass a country's laws

is the term for a lawmaking body without stressing supreme status

legislature

vsdiet

356 5.3

A group of people who make and change the laws of a country or region

is the specific name for that lawmaking body in certain countries

chamber

vsdiet

196 4.2

A group of people who meet to make official decisions

is used specifically for national lawmaking groups in some countries especially Japan

general assembly

vsdiet

Formal

4 4.9

A group of representatives who make and change laws for a state or organization

is used specifically for national lawmaking bodies in some countries

legislative council

vsdiet

1 6.8

A group of people who make laws for a state or country

refers to the same lawmaking body but without implying a unicameral structure

legislative assembly

vsdiet

Formal

1 5.4

A group of elected people who make and change laws for a country or region

is the specific term used for that lawmaking group in some countries

Compounds

plant-based diet

9 3.2

A way of eating mostly vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts and beans

balanced diet

8 2.3

A diet with different foods in the right amounts to keep the body healthy

low-fat diet

5 2.5

An eating plan that has little fat and more foods like bread or meat

liquid diet

4 4.1

A diet mainly of liquids like soup or juice to help you get better after surgery

gluten-free diet

4 3.2

A way of eating that avoids foods with gluten for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance

fad diet

3 5.6

A way of eating that lasts a short time and cuts out certain foods without clear proof it works

high-protein diet

2 2.8

A way of eating that has a lot of protein to build muscle or help the body recover

low-calorie diet

2 3.0

A way of eating that limits calories to help lose weight or improve health

clear liquid diet

Specialized

1 3.7

Only clear drinks and foods like broth, juice or gelatin for medical reasons

low-sodium diet

1 3.4

A diet that limits how much salt you eat to help control blood pressure

bland diet

1 3.5

A set of plain, mild foods that are easy to digest

fiber-rich diet

1 3.6

A diet high in foods like vegetables, fruit, and whole grains that helps digestion

low-salt diet

1 2.8

A way of eating that limits salt to help control high blood pressure

macrobiotic diet

1 6.4

A diet mainly of whole grains and beans that avoids processed foods

salt-free diet

1 3.1

A way of eating that avoids salt to help lower blood pressure

soft diet

1 2.9

A set of soft foods that people with chewing or swallowing problems can eat

diabetic diet

3.2

A diet that helps control blood sugar for people with diabetes

allergy diet

3.2

A diet that avoids foods that cause a bad reaction in your body

light diet

3.2

Food that is easy to digest and avoids fried or spicy foods for people recovering from illness

high-vitamin diet

3.4

A way of eating with extra vitamins for people who lack them

obesity diet

3.6

An eating plan that helps people with too much body fat lose weight

reducing diet

3.3

A diet that helps you lose weight by eating less fat and sugar

ulcer diet

5.1

A diet of foods gentle on the stomach to avoid hurting a stomach sore

vitamin-deficiency diet

Specialized

3.7

A diet that gives enough vitamins to people who lack them

Surface Forms

diet singular

diets plural

Etymology

Diet for a country's assembly comes from an old Latin word dies meaning 'day', like the English words 'day' and 'daily'. It was used for meetings held during the day, so a Diet is a formal assembly.