tynwald

/ˈtɪnwɔːld/

Definitions

1. noun

The parliament of the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency.

“The tynwald voted to increase taxes to fund public services.”

2. noun

A traditional assembly of the people of the Isle of Man, which has existed since the 10th century.

“The tynwald has been a symbol of Manx identity and culture for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • parliament

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • dictatorship