kolumni
Kolumni is a Finnish term for a regular opinion piece published in newspapers and magazines. It is written by a named author and presents personal analysis or commentary on current events, culture, or society. Unlike an editorial, which reflects a publication’s official stance, a kolumni expresses the author’s own views and argumentation, though it may engage with the publication’s themes or positions.
A kolumni is typically signed by a byline showing the columnist’s name and may appear in print
Kolumnists, or kolumnistit in Finnish, are the writers who produce kolumnit. They may be journalists, academics,
Etymology traces kolumni to Latin columna, through other languages, and the term has become a standard designation