ajanhenkistä
Ajanhenkinen is a Finnish adjective used to describe something that reflects the spirit, atmosphere, and characteristics of a particular historical period. It signals that a work, object, or design strives to be in keeping with the era’s mood, social norms, language, technology, and everyday life. The term focuses on authenticity of mood and setting, not only on factual accuracy.
Etymology-wise, ajanhenkinen is a compound of ajan, the genitive form of aika meaning “time,” and henkinen, meaning
Usage and scope: the term is common in film, television, literature, theatre, design, and museum contexts. It
Relation to other terms: ajanhenkinen is distinct from more general historiallinen, which means historical, and from