Iloppuisista
Iloppuisista is a fictional term used in Finnish-language speculative fiction and world-building to describe a sociocultural cohort defined by an interest in endings and their transformation into new beginnings. In the imagined settings where the concept appears, iloppuisista denotes people who study, honor, and organize around endings—whether personal, communal, or ecological—and who see endings as moments that can generate meaning or change.
Etymology and usage in fiction: The name is constructed with Finnish linguistic elements, particularly the -ista
Origins and development: The concept first emerges in speculative-literate circles as a narrative device to explore
Beliefs and practices: Proponents emphasize resilience, memory-work, archival documentation, and communal care for those affected by
Reception and role in fiction: Iloppuisista has been used to illuminate questions about social cohesion, governance
Note: This article describes a fictional concept created for world-building and is not a reference to any