Mitmeisikuline

Mitmeisikuline is an Estonian adjective meaning “having multiple identities or personalities.” It is formed from mitme- (“many”) and isikuline (“person-related”), and is used to describe phenomena, concepts, or descriptions that involve more than one person or identity.

In ordinary language, it can refer to individuals who present several personas or roles, or to narratives and performances that feature multiple voices. In psychology and psychiatry, the closest clinically defined concept is dissociative identity disorder (DID). In Estonian medical terminology, the condition is typically described as dissotsiatiivne identiteedi häire (DID). The adjective mitmeisikuline is not a standard clinical label; rather, it may be encountered in non-technical writing, media portrayals, or fictional contexts to convey the idea of multiple distinct identities.

Usage and caveats: Using mitmeisikuline can risk vagueness or sensationalism, especially outside scholarly contexts. For precise discussion about a diagnosed condition, DID or the official Estonian term should be used. In cultural and literary contexts, mitmeisikuline may describe polyphonic narratives, characters with separate identities, online or stage personas, or collaborative works that incorporate several contributors.

See also: dissotsiatiivne identiteedi häire; dissociation; persona; polyphony; online identity.