Avaruudellisten

Avaruudellisten is a Finnish term used primarily in science fiction and popular science writing to refer to extraterrestrial or space-dwelling intelligent beings. As a noun phrase, it typically denotes a group of such beings and can be translated as “the space beings” or “extraterrestrials.” The base forms are avaruudellinen (space-related, extraterrestrial) and avaruudelliset (plural, “space beings” or “extraterrestrials”). The form avaruudellisten is the genitive plural of avaruudelliset, used to express possession or as part of a larger noun phrase, e.g., avaruudellisten olentojen teknologia or toiminta.

Etymology and grammar: The term is built from avaruus meaning “space” and the -llinen suffix meaning “characterized by” or “related to.” Avaruudellisten commonly appears in contexts where a generic or multi-species group of beings is described without naming specific species. It functions as a dependent or modifying element within a sentence, often in combination with a following noun in the genitive case.

Usage and nuances: The term is most frequent in fiction, speculative journalism, and discussions about hypothetical life beyond Earth. In scientific or academic Finnish, avaruusolento is a more standard designation for an “alien” or “extraterrestrial,” while avaruudellisten serves as a stylistic or broad label that can imply multiple species or a loosely defined group of space-dwelling intelligences.

See also: avaruusolento; avaruudellinen.