Ukljuivanje

Ukljuivanje is a noun in South Slavic languages such as Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Montenegrin, derived from the verb uključiti, meaning to include, involve, or activate. The term can refer to social, organizational, or technical processes and its exact sense depends on context. In general, ukljuivanje denotes the act or process of making someone or something part of a system, group, or activity, as well as turning on a device or feature.

In social and educational contexts, ukljuivanje is used to describe inclusive practices that integrate individuals or groups into mainstream institutions and opportunities. This includes efforts to involve people with disabilities, minorities, or marginalized communities in education, employment, and civic life. Policies of ukljuivanje aim to reduce exclusion, promote participation, and ensure equal access to resources and decision-making.

In technology and media, ukljuivanje refers to activation or enabling of functions, features, or devices. For example, turning on a computer, enabling a software module, or activating a service can be described as ukljuivanje. The term coexists with other synonyms such as aktiviranje, depending on the context and regional usage.

Etymologically, the word comes from the verb uključiti, which compounds the prefix u- withključ-, connected to the idea of including or closing a gap. Although most common in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Montenegrin, closely related forms exist in neighboring languages, with slight orthographic variations.