storting: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Geographically and context-specific)Formal, Political, Historical
Quick answer
What does “storting” mean?
The supreme legislature of Norway, a unicameral parliament.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The supreme legislature of Norway, a unicameral parliament.
Refers specifically to the Norwegian national assembly, its members, or its historical and constitutional role. It is a proper noun.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage between UK and US English; the term is borrowed directly from Norwegian.
Connotations
Neutral, technical term for a foreign political institution.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general discourse, appearing primarily in academic, news, or historical texts about Scandinavia.
Grammar
How to Use “storting” in a Sentence
[The] Storting + verb (e.g., votes, convenes, debates)[A decision] + by the StortingVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “storting” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
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American English
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in relation to Norwegian legislation affecting commerce.
Academic
Used in political science, history, and Scandinavian studies.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used in legal, constitutional, and political contexts specifically concerning Norway.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “storting”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “storting”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “storting”
- Using lowercase 'storting'.
- Using it as a common noun for any parliament.
- Misspelling as 'Stortinget' (which is the Norwegian definite form).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Storting is the specific name for the unicameral parliament of Norway.
The name derives from Old Norse 'stórþing', meaning 'great assembly'.
It is elected by proportional representation for a four-year term.
No, it is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific institution.
The supreme legislature of Norway, a unicameral parliament.
Storting is usually formal, political, historical in register.
Storting: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstɔːtɪŋ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstɔːrtɪŋ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'STORe' of Norwegian 'TINGs' (things) – the place where Norway stores and decides on its national matters.
Conceptual Metaphor
The Storting is the heartbeat of Norwegian democracy.
Practice
Quiz
What is the Storting?