Järgivaid
Järgivaid is a term appearing in some Estonian-language ethnographic discussions to describe a group whose function is tied to the transmission of social status, rights, or ritual authority during succession in traditional communities. The term is not widely attested in standard dictionaries and is used mainly in secondary sources to illustrate how kinship-based transfer can be organized in ritual or ceremonial settings.
Etymology: The word is formed from Estonian järgi- meaning “following, subsequent” and the suffix -vaid, a classificatory
Historical context and roles: References to järgivaid are sparse and localized to rural Baltic communities described
Contemporary relevance: In modern anthropology, järgivaid is primarily of interest as a conceptual tool for examining