Helhetsbildad

Helhetsbildad is a Swedish adjective describing a person who has a holistic, integrated understanding of knowledge and skills, i.e., a broad and interconnected outlook rather than a narrow specialization. The term is formed from helhet ('the whole') and bildad ('educated, formed').

Usage and context

The word is used primarily in academic or literary contexts to characterize individuals who can relate insights across disciplines and perceive the big picture. It aligns with ideas of holistic or interdisciplinary education, where learning aims to integrate science, humanities, and practical competences rather than segmenting knowledge.

Contemporary status

In everyday Swedish, helhetsbildad is relatively uncommon; more typical descriptors include allmänbildad ('well-informed, broadly educated'). The term tends to appear in discussions about educational philosophy, historical writing, or rhetoric rather than routine conversation.

Example

En helhetsbildad forskare kan tolka resultaten i ett bredare sammanhang.

See also

helhet, helhetssyn, bildning, allmänbildad, interdisciplinär.