agenttisanasta
Agenttisanasta is a term used in Finnish linguistics and media studies to describe a discourse style that foregrounds the agency of actors in language and communication. The word is a compound of agentti (agent) and sana (word), and it is applied to both linguistic forms and rhetorical positions that emphasize intentionality, responsibility, and action by agents—whether human, organizational, or artificial.
Origins and usage have been modest and focused in Finnic academic and online discussions. The term emerged
In application, the concept helps identify when language attributes actions to a specific actor or device,
Related ideas include agency in linguistics, agentive voice, narrative agency, and discourse pragmatics. See also discussions