Marxilaisissa

Marxilaisissa is Finnish inessive plural form of the adjective marxilainen, meaning “in Marxists” or more idiomatically “within Marxist circles” or “among Marxists.” The form is used to indicate location, affiliation, or involvement with Marxism when the accompanying noun is plural and in the inessive case. For example, phrases such as marxisistisissa piireissä or marxisistisissa maissa would be less common; more typical is marxilaisissa piireissä meaning “in Marxist circles.”

Usage and meaning

Marxilaisissa functions as a grammatical marker rather than a standalone noun. It generally modifies a plural noun in the inessive case, conveying belonging to, or engagement with, Marxist thought, practice, or organizations. In prose, it appears in descriptions of opinions, debates, or policies characteristic of Marxist theory. Examples include marxilaisissa tulkinnoissa (in Marxist interpretations) or marxilaisissa ryhmässä (in a Marxist group), with the exact sense depending on the noun it modifies.

Related terms and distinctions

The term belongs to the broader adjective marxilainen, whose noun form is marxisti (a Marxist). While marxilainen can function as a noun, marxilaisissa specifically marks a plural inessive context. The word is prevalent in academic, political, and journalistic Finnish when discussing left-wing theory, socialist movements, or historical analyses of Marxist influence.

Origin and usage context

Marxilaisissa reflects Finland’s engagement with Marxist and socialist discourse, particularly in politics and social sciences. It remains a descriptive linguistic form rather than a political position, used to locate statements or analyses within Marxist frameworks.