destinati

Destinati is primarily an Italian word. Grammatically, destinati is the masculine plural past participle of destinare, used as an adjective meaning “destined” or as a noun meaning “the destined ones” when preceded by a definite article: i destinati. The feminine plural is destinate. The term derives from Latin destinatus, from destinare, to appoint or fix.

In Italian discourse, gli destinati or i destinati may be used to refer to individuals or groups singled out by fate or prophecy. It can function as a metaphor for characters in a narrative who appear to be bound to a prophesied or predetermined outcome. The expression can appear in literature, religious writing, or philosophical discussion to emphasize themes of fate, destiny, and preordination.

As a proper noun, Destinati is not known as a widely referenced organization, location, or work with encyclopedic prominence. In various Italian-language media, the term could appear as a title or as a fictional faction, but such uses are not standardized or widely documented. When encountered in English-language contexts, destinati is typically translated as “the destined” or “those who are destined,” rather than treated as a fixed name. See also related Italian terms such as destino (destiny) and destinazione (destination).