Althing
Althing
The Althing (pronounced: /ˈælˌθɪŋ/), also known as the Alþingi, is not a medical term, but rather a significant historical and political institution in Iceland. It is one of the oldest functioning parliaments in the world, established around 930 AD.
Etymology
The term "Althing" is derived from the Old Norse word Alþingi. The word is a compound of alr, meaning "all", and þing, meaning "assembly" or "thing". Thus, Alþingi translates to "all-thing", signifying a general assembly of all free men.
Related Terms
- Parliament: A legislative, elected body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries.
- Thing (assembly): The governing assembly in Germanic societies, made up of the free people of the community and presided over by lawspeakers.
- Lawspeaker: A presiding official, or the speaker, of a Thing.
- Old Norse: A North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlements from about the 9th to the 13th centuries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Althing
- Wikipedia's article - Althing
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