einbezogenen

Einbezogenen is a German noun form derived from the verb einbeziehen, meaning to involve or include. In written German, die Einbezogenen refers to the people, groups, or entities that are included in a process, study, project, or decision, and who are therefore considered part of the involved parties.

Etymology and form: The term combines ein- with beziehen to convey inclusion. As a nominalized plural, it appears as die Einbezogenen. It is declined like a standard plural noun: die Einbezogenen (nominative), der Einbezogenen (genitive), den Einbezogenen (dative), die Einbezogenen (accusative).

Contexts and usage: The word is used mainly in formal, bureaucratic, or academic language to designate those who are actively included or consulted. In research, the Einbezogenen are the participants whose data or input is considered. In policy and project contexts, the term marks stakeholders or groups engaged in the process. It emphasizes involvement rather than mere presence and is often contrasted with terms for those not included, such as Nicht-Einbezogenen or Ausgeschlossenen.

Examples: In the evaluation report, the Einbezogenen were invited to comment on the proposed changes. The process aimed to include the Einbezogenen from the outset to ensure transparency and legitimacy.

See also: Beteiligung, Partizipation, Stakeholder-Engagement, Einbeziehung, Governance.