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Meaning of maiden speech | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The first speech made by a new member in the chamber of an assembly, in Britain in the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Examples

“Her maiden speech in the House of Commons on June 3 2010 outlined that her immediate priorities would be to receive assurances from the newly installed coalition government on the future of several major capital investment programmes - [...].”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

maiden stake Maiden Tower maiden voyage maiden-auntishness maiden-hair Maiden-name