Parteiliselt

Parteiliselt is an adverb used in Estonian and, in Finnish-language contexts, the closely related form parteilisesti. It denotes that something is done in a partisan or party-political manner, i.e., biased toward a particular political party's interests or perspective. The term is commonly found in journalism, political science, and media analysis to describe statements, reporting, or interpretations that reflect party bias rather than neutrality.

Etymology and forms differ by language. In Estonian, parteiliselt derives from parteiline (partisan, party-affiliated) with the adverbial suffix -iselt. In Finnish, the corresponding adverb is parteilisesti, formed from parteilinen (party-affiliated) plus the adverbial suffix -isesti. Despite the small linguistic differences, the underlying idea remains the same: the emphasis is on partiality toward a political party.

Usage and connotations. Parteiliselt is typically used to critique or qualify the neutrality of information, arguing that coverage or analysis aligns with a particular party’s stance. It is often contrasted with puolueeton or riippumaton, meaning non-partisan or independent. In academic writing, researchers may assess the degree of parteiliselt bias in media, speeches, or public communications, aiming to measure and discuss its impact on perception and democratic discourse.

See also: partisan, bias in media, non-partisan, political communication.