witenagemots
/ˈwɪtənəɡəˌmɑts/
noun
- An assembly of wise men or councilors in Anglo-Saxon England that advised the king on important matters.
- The witenagemot gathered to discuss the new laws proposed by the king.
- Historians study the witenagemot to understand early English government.
- The witenagemot included nobles, bishops, and other influential figures.