Seym

Seym is a term that appears in different linguistic and cultural contexts, and its meaning can vary depending on the source. In some languages and transliteration systems, Seym is used as an alternative spelling of Sejm, the name of the Polish parliament’s lower house. The Sejm, together with the Senate as the upper house, forms Poland’s bicameral legislature. It has medieval roots and, in its modern form, consists of 460 deputies elected for four-year terms, with the primary functions of passing statutes, approving the budget, and supervising the government.

Beyond its association with the Polish legislature, Seym can be found as a personal name or family name in various regions. In these uses, the name does not imply a direct connection to the parliamentary term, and its appearance is largely independent of politics. Seym may also emerge as a transliteration variant for place names or organizational titles in historical documents, depending on the language or script from which it is rendered.

Because transliteration practices differ across languages, Seym can be encountered in different texts with related but distinct references. In contemporary references to Poland’s government, the more common spelling is Sejm, yet Seym may appear in older or non-Polish sources. For the most widely recognized contemporary reference, see Sejm.

See also: Sejm.