Hovedretningene
Hovedretningene is a Norwegian term used to refer to the main directions, trends, or strategic priorities within a field or organization. Etymologically, it is a compound of hoved (main) and retning (direction), and the plural form signals that multiple principal paths are being described. The term is common in formal Norwegian discourse, including planning documents, policy papers, and strategic reports, but its exact meaning is context-dependent.
In urban and regional planning, hovedretningene describe the principal growth directions, transport corridors, and land-use patterns
Because its meaning rests on context, writers should define the scope when it appears. The term complements