Rørisolasjonen
Rørisolasjonen refers to a period in Norwegian history during the early 20th century when Norwegian nationalists and independence advocates sought to establish a separate Norwegian state outside of Swedish rule. The term originates from the idea of "isolating" Norway from Sweden, both politically and culturally, to foster a distinct national identity. This movement gained momentum following Norway’s union with Sweden in 1814, which ended with the dissolution of the Norwegian Kingdom and its incorporation into the Swedish-Norwegian union.
The movement was particularly prominent among intellectuals, writers, and political figures who emphasized Norwegian language, culture,
The movement was not solely political but also cultural, with efforts to standardize the Norwegian language,