Láthatatlanok

Láthatatlanok is a Hungarian term that translates roughly to "the invisible ones." It can function as a noun phrase referring to people or groups that are not perceived or acknowledged in a given context, or more broadly to things that escape notice. The phrase is often used metaphorically to highlight social invisibility or neglect in public life.

Etymology and usage: láthatatlan comes from látható, meaning visible or seen, with the negating prefix- formed into an adjective meaning invisible. The plural suffix -ok yields láthatatlanok, literally “the invisible ones.” In discourse, the term appears in sociology, journalism, literature, and cultural criticism to describe marginalized, overlooked, or disenfranchised populations—such as homeless people, refugees, ethnic or linguistic minorities, undocumented workers, or informal laborers—and to signal their absence from policy attention or media representation.

In culture and media: Láthatatlanok has been used as a motif or title in Hungarian-language works to evoke themes of marginalization, memory, and unseen histories. The phrase invites reflection on who is visible in public life and who remains unacknowledged, serving as a lens for examining social structure, power, and representation.

See also: Láthatatlan (invisible), Láthatatlanság (invisibility).