fjölmennustu

Fjölmennustu is an Icelandic word that translates to "most populous" or "most populated" in English. It is the superlative form of the adjective fjölmennur, meaning populous or having many inhabitants. This term is commonly used when comparing settlements, regions, or countries based on their population size.

For instance, one might refer to the fjölmennustu sveitarfélag (most populous municipality) in Iceland, which would be Reykjavík. Similarly, fjölmennustu landshlutinn (most populous region) would likely refer to the capital region. When discussing global demographics, the fjölmennustu lönd (most populous countries) would be those with the largest populations worldwide.

The word is formed by combining "fjöl-" meaning "many" or "much," and "menn," a plural form related to people or inhabitants, with the superlative suffix "-ustu." Its usage is straightforward and directly indicates the highest degree of population. Understanding fjölmennustu is key to comprehending comparative population statistics in Icelandic contexts.