Partiolais
Partiolais is a Finnish term encountered in discussions of the Scout movement. The standard Finnish word for a member of Scouting is partiolainen, with the plural partiolaiset; partiolais may appear in some contexts as a derivative or colloquial form linked to the same root partio, meaning scouting or patrol.
The word partio means scouting or a patrol, and Finnish suffixes such as -lainen form demonyms or
In Finland, Scouting is organized through national and local groups under a national umbrella that coordinates
Partiolaiset engage in a range of activities that emphasize outdoor skills, teamwork, leadership development, and community
Scouting, Suomen Partiolaiset, youth organizations, outdoor education.