avarakatseinen

Avarakatseinen is a Finnish adjective used to describe a person, stance, or approach that adopts a broad, open-minded perspective and a long-term, systemic view. Etymology-wise, it combines avara meaning spacious or liberal with katseinen, from katse meaning gaze or look, plus the -inen suffix that forms an adjective. The result implies a gaze that considers many angles rather than a narrow focus. The term carries connotations of inclusivity, reflective judgment, and a willingness to weigh diverse viewpoints and potential consequences.

In usage, avarakatseinen is found in essays, journalism, and cultural or political discourse to praise attitudes or policies that account for a wide range of interests and outcomes. Common collocations include avarakatseinen näkemys (a broad-minded view), avarakatseinen asenne (an open-minded attitude), and avarakatseinen lähestymistapa (a broad-based approach). The word is more frequent in written Finnish and can appear rhetorically or descriptively rather than as a strict technical term. When translating, it is typically rendered as broad-minded or open-minded, with an implied sense of forward-looking thinking or long-range consideration.