Massamaisesti

Massamaisesti is a Finnish adverb derived from the noun massa (mass, crowd) with the adverbial suffix -maisesti. It is not a standard term found in major dictionaries, but it is used in colloquial, journalistic, and literary contexts to describe actions carried out by a large number of people or items in a coordinated, crowd-like manner.

Etymology and form: the word combines massa with -maisesti to create an adverb that indicates manner. It is similar in spirit to phrases such as en masse in English and expresses collective or large-scale movement, often with emphasis on scale rather than on individual agency.

Usage and nuance: massamaisesti typically refers to collective behavior, large groups acting together, or rapid, sweeping changes. It can convey a sense of scale, urgency, or orchestration, and is more literary or expressive than neutral. It is not appropriate for precise scientific descriptions in physics, where more technical terms would be used.

Examples:

- Joukko protestoijia siirtyi massamaisesti kohti kaupungin keskustaa.

- Fuusion oli odotettu, mutta stadionin tavarantoimitus lähti massamaisesti massamaisesti liikkeelle ennen peliä. (Note: in practice, avoid repetition for natural Finnish; the first example illustrates typical usage.)

See also: en masse (loanword in many languages), koko porukalla, yhteisvoimin. Massamaisesti is a stylistic device rather than a formal technical term, and its use is situational, aimed at vivid or expressive narration rather than strict description.