Njerëzore

Njerëzore is an Albanian term that generally denotes human-centered or humane qualities. In casual and formal usage, it can describe actions, policies, or attitudes that prioritize human dignity, welfare, and rights over purely instrumental or abstract objectives.

Etymology and form: The term derives from the root njeri, meaning person or human, and is related to adjectives and nouns that express a human-focused character. It appears in various grammatical forms such as an adjective in phrases like qasje njerëzore (a humane approach) and in noun-like uses referring to the quality of being humane.

Usage and context: Njerëzore is commonly employed in discussions of social policy, ethics, education, and public administration to emphasize empathy, inclusivity, and rights-based considerations. It is used to critique policies that neglect human impact and to advocate for approaches that protect and empower individuals and communities. In technical or design contexts, the term may appear in discussions of human-centered design or user-inclusive practices, where the focus is on aligning outcomes with human needs and experiences.

Relation to other terms: It is closely related to, but distinct from, the more general adjective njerëzor (humane) and the nouns njerëzimi or njerëzori (humanity, humanity’s quality). In translation, njerëzore is often rendered as humane, human-centered, or humanistic, depending on the context.

See also: Humanism, humanitarianism, human-centered design, Njeri.

Note: Njerëzore can function as a descriptive concept in Albanian discourse rather than as a fixed organizational or historical entity.