The House of Lords, also known as the Upper House or the House of Peers, is a legislative body in the UK Parliament. It is made up of appointed members from various fields, including law, politics, and religion. In addition to these formal titles, the House of Lords is often referred to colloquially as the Lords, the Red Chamber, or even simply the Upper House. Other synonyms for the House of Lords include the House of Nobles, the House of Aristocrats, the House of Elite, and the House of Patricians. Regardless of the name used, the House of Lords plays an important role in the UK legislative process.