Kriitik
Kriitik is a noun that functions similarly to the English word "critic," but its usage varies across different linguistic and cultural contexts. The term is most commonly found in Scandinavian languages, particularly in Norwegian, where it is a neutral, formal term for a professional critic who evaluates art, literature, film, or other cultural products. The word derives from the Latin root “criticus,” which means an evaluator or judge, and it entered various European languages through the influence of French and Latin scholarly traditions. In Norwegian, the plural form is “kriitik,” and it is often used in journalistic contexts to refer to individuals who publish reviews in newspapers or online media.
In other languages, a similar phonetic rendering can appear as a transliteration of the concept of criticism