kirkkovaltuusto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • parochial council in Finland, a legislative body elected by the members of a parish or a combine of parishes, see seurakuntayhtymä, the highest decision-making organ in a parish

Etymology

Compound from Finnish kirkko (church, of church) + Finnish valtuusto (council).

Origin

Finnish

valtuusto

Gloss

council

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