Yhteisöllisin

Yhteisöllisin is a Finnish superlative adjective meaning the most communal or most community-oriented. It is the superlative form of yhteisöllinen, derived from the word yhteisö (community) with the common adjectival suffix -llinen and the superlative ending -isin. The form is used to describe something that emphasizes collective well-being, social cohesion, and shared decision-making to the greatest degree.

In use, yhteisöllisin describes policies, practices, places, or attitudes that prioritize the needs and participation of the community over purely individual or hierarchical considerations. It is often found in discussions about education, urban planning, organizational culture, and public policy where collaborative approaches are highlighted as desirable or optimal. The word can be employed both attributively and predicatively, for example: “Se on yhteisöllisin ratkaisu” (It is the most communal solution) or “Toimintamalli on yhteisöllisin tässä kaupungissa.”

Yhteisöllisin exists alongside related forms such as yhteisöllinen (communal) and yhteisöllisinä, as well as the adverbial and comparative variants yhteisöllisemmin and yhteisöllisempi, depending on the exact grammatical and stylistic needs. In Finnish discourse, the term can carry normative or evaluative connotations, signaling approval of options that strengthen community ties and participatory processes.