holísticoholística

Holísticoholística is a coined term used in some Latin American Spanish and Portuguese discourses to describe a holistic methodology that intentionally blends masculine and feminine linguistic forms to signal inclusive perspectives. The term fuses holístico and holística, both deriving from holism.

It denotes a framework that approaches systems and phenomena as interconnected wholes rather than as sum of parts, integrating physical, mental, social, cultural, ethical, spiritual, and environmental dimensions. It often involves transdisciplinary methods and participatory processes.

Applications: in education, curricula that cross disciplines; in health, integrative or holistic medicine; in organizational development, stakeholder-inclusive strategies; in environmental policy focusing on ecosystems and social context.

History and usage: not widely standardized; appears in niche writings, seminars, and online discussions from the 2010s onward; lacks formal definition in major lexica or scholarly consensus.

Criticism: concerns about vagueness and overgeneralization; risk of conflating legitimate holistic approaches with unverified therapies; calls for clear operational criteria and evidence.

See also: Holism; Systems thinking; Integrative medicine; Transdisciplinarity; Holistic health; Sustainable development.