Aludení

Aludení is a hypothetical term used in linguistic and cultural studies to describe a form of indirect reference in communication that relies on allusion rather than explicit naming. It designates the practice of embedding cues, hints, or coded references in speech, writing, or digital media so that the intended audience infers the meaning from context, shared knowledge, or cultural codes.

The word aludení blends the English "allusion" with a suffix used in some languages to nominalize processes, and is used mostly in academic discussions to discuss the phenomenon rather than to label a concrete tradition.

Origins and distribution: The concept arose in comparative discourse studies in the 2000s–2020s to analyze how communities communicate in contexts with censorship or social norms; it is found across languages and genres.

Characteristics and mechanisms: shared background is essential; references may be to historical events, literary works, public figures; interpretation varies.

Applications and examples: used in political speeches, satire, online memes; helps preserve face or critique; can be misinterpreted.

Criticism and limitations: Debates over ambiguity, misrepresentation, and ethical concerns about obfuscation and manipulation.

See also: allusion, coded language, indirect speech.