Erilaiset

Erilaiset is a Finnish adjective in its plural form meaning "different" or "various." It is used to describe multiple things or people that are not the same. The base form is erilainen; the plural nominative is erilaiset, while the partitive plural is erilaisia. When capitalized as Erilaiset, the term may function as a proper noun or title in Finnish-language contexts, although there is no single widely recognized entity by that exact name in major reference sources.

In usage, erilaiset can modify nouns directly or appear in predicate position, for example erilaiset ihmiset (different people) or erilaiset mielipiteet (different opinions). It is commonly employed in discussions of diversity, classification, and comparison. Finnish is highly inflected, so the ending of erilaiset can change to reflect case, number, and grammatical role within a sentence.

In culture and media, Erilaiset could be chosen as a thematic title for works that explore difference, identity, or pluralism. If encountered as a title, it is typically intended to signal focus on variety and inclusion rather than on a single uniform group. For precise references, the specific work or author should be consulted to confirm the usage.

See also: erilainen, moninaisuus, monimuotoisuus, identiteetti.