althing
|al-thing|
C1
/ˈɔːlˌθɪŋ/
national assembly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'althing' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'alþingi', where 'al-' meant 'all' and 'þing' meant 'assembly'.
Historical Evolution
'alþingi' transformed into the Icelandic word 'Alþingi', and eventually became the modern English word 'althing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an assembly of all', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the national parliament of Iceland, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions in the world.
The Althing was established in 930 AD.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/05 03:21