Tynwald

American

[tin-wuhld] / ˈtɪn wəld /

noun

the legislature of the Isle of Man, consisting of the lieutenant governor, the council, and the House of Keys.

Tynwald British

/ ˈtaɪn-, ˈtɪnwəld /

noun

Full name: the Tynwald Court. the Parliament of the Isle of Man, consisting of the crown, lieutenant governor, House of Keys, and legislative council

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Etymology

Origin of Tynwald

< Old Norse thingvollr. See thing ²

Example Sentences

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In an update to Tynwald, Chris Thomas said wholesale heating prices had jumped by 70%, while diesel and petrol prices had risen to 189p and 154p per litre respectively.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Delivering a budget billed as being of "stability, security and confidence", Treasury Minister Chris Thomas outlined the £2,250 rise – at a cost of £25m to the public purse – during a speech in Tynwald.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The committee's recommendations will be debated by Tynwald members in March.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The measures have been a matter of strong debate in Tynwald, the island's parliament.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

If one of them found an ould hat in the compound that some white man had thrown away, they'd light a camp-fire after dark, and hould a reg'lar Tynwald Coort on it.

From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir

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