Althing

American

[ahl-thing, awl-] / ˈɑl θɪŋ, ˈɔl- /

noun

the parliament of Iceland, consisting of an upper and a lower house.

Althing British

/ ˈælθɪŋ /

noun

the bicameral parliament of Iceland

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Etymology

Origin of Althing

From Old Norse; see origin at all, thing ²

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Althing

If the number holds, Iceland’s Althing parliament will have a female majority for the first time.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2021

A record nine parties could cross the 5% threshold needed to qualify for seats in Iceland’s parliament, the Althing.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2021

Iceland's Althing, or parliament, is the oldest in the world, dating back to the year 930.

From Time Magazine Archive

In this case, by decree of the angry Althing, it will be liquidated and its business probably transferred to the prosperous Farm Bank of Reykjavik.

From Time Magazine Archive

Only Iceland's Althing, founded in 930 a.d., is older.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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