Traitistas

Traitistas is a term that appears in some Spanish- and Portuguese-language online discussions to describe people who advocate for, study, or organize thinking around stable characteristics, or traits. It is not an established scholarly term, nor a formal occupation, and it lacks a widely recognized definition in major reference works. The word seems to be built from the English word trait plus the gender-neutral suffix -ista used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote a practitioner or enthusiast.

In usage, traitistas can refer to different things depending on context. In personality psychology or social science discussions, the label might denote proponents of trait-based explanations of behavior or identity. In gaming, role-playing, or storytelling communities, it may describe participants who classify characters or avatars by a defined set of traits. In data or systems design, it could describe advocates of trait-based models where attributes drive analysis or decision-making. However, due to the informal nature of the term, meanings vary and are not standardized.

There are no widely cited organizations, publications, or individuals universally identified as traitistas. The term is largely lexical and ephemeral, appearing primarily in online debates, blogs, or niche forums. If you have a particular field, language, or region in mind, that would help clarify its intended sense.

See also: trait, personality trait, typology, trait-based classification, -ista suffix.