MP

UK: ˌemˈpiː | US: ˌemˈpiː

Definition

  1. n. abbreviation for "Member of Parliament" (in the UK and other Commonwealth countries)

  2. n. abbreviation for "Military Police"

  3. n. abbreviation for "MegaPixel" (in digital imaging)

Structure

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Etymology

"MP" originated as an abbreviation, with its meaning context-dependent:

  1. Member of Parliament: First recorded in the 17th century, reflecting the shorthand for elected representatives in legislative bodies.
  2. Military Police: Emerged in the 20th century, used in armed forces to denote policing units.
  3. MegaPixel: A modern tech term, coined with the rise of digital photography in the late 20th century.
Examples

  1. The MP addressed the concerns of her constituents during the debate.

  2. The suspect was handed over to the MP for questioning.

  3. This camera boasts a 12MP sensor for high-resolution images.

  4. Several MPs voted against the proposed bill.

  5. The MP unit conducted a routine inspection of the barracks.