alueellisten

alueellisten is a Finnish-language term used primarily in discussions of regional governance, development, and statistics. It is the plural genitive form of the adjective alueellinen (regional) or, more loosely, a nominalized form that refers collectively to regional actors, policies, or characteristics. In practice, alueellisten describes things that pertain to a specific region rather than to the nation as a whole.

The term appears in public administration texts, academic research, and media when distinguishing regional-level phenomena from national or local scales. It is commonly applied to topics such as regional demographics, economies, planning processes, and development programs. Using alueellisten helps to frame analysis and discussion around the jurisdiction, resources, and priorities that operate at the regional level.

In usage, it is often found in phrases like alueellisten toimijoiden verkosto (network of regional actors), alueellisten kehittämishankkeiden rahoitus (funding for regional development projects), or alueellisten erojen kartoitus (mapping of regional disparities). The exact meaning of the form depends on context and accompanying words, since it is a grammatical inflection rather than a stand-alone concept.

Relation to other terms: alueellisten is frequently contrasted with national (kansallinen) and local (paikallinen) scales. Related concepts include aluekehitys (regional development), aluehallinto (regional administration), and tilastolliset alueet (statistical regions).