althing Definition
the national parliament of Iceland, founded in 930 AD and still in operation today.
Using althing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "althing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Althing is the oldest parliament in the world.
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The Althing meets in Reykjavik.
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The Althing has 63 members.
Origins of althing
from Old Norse 'allting', meaning 'all thing'
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Summary: althing in Brief
The 'Althing' [ˈælθɪŋk] is the national parliament of Iceland, founded in 930 AD and still in operation today. It is the oldest parliament in the world and has 63 members. The Althing meets in Reykjavik.
