kollegoiltaan
Kollegoiltaan is a term used in Finnish discourse to describe information, statements, or decisions that are attributed to colleagues rather than to an individual author. It is employed to signal that the voice or authority behind the content originates from a group of coworkers, reflecting a collective or sourced perspective rather than a single viewpoint. The term is most common in academic discussions about workplace communication, journalism, and organizational reporting.
Etymology and form: Kollegoiltaan combines kollega (colleague) with an attribution-oriented suffix in Finnish, producing a compact
Usage and examples: Kollegoiltaan is typically used to imply consensus or plurality among colleagues. For example,
Relation to similar expressions: It overlaps with phrases like “kollegoiden mukaan” (according to colleagues) or “kollegiaalinen
See also: workplace communication, collective voice, source attribution in journalism.