Eduskunta

/eɪˈduːskʊntə/ noun

Definition

The unicameral parliament and the supreme legislative body of Finland.

Etymology

From Finnish 'eduskunta,' a compound of 'edustaa' (to represent) plus 'kunta' (council/assembly). It literally means the representing council.

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Finland's Eduskunta is one of the first parliaments in the world where women had voting rights—back in 1906!

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