kommunikationsnära

Kommunikationsnära is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that is closely related to or dependent on communication. The term is commonly applied to competencies, roles, processes, or research areas where effective communication is central to success. It can refer to language-based aspects such as media and messaging, as well as broader organizational or technological contexts where interaction and information exchange are essential.

Etymology and nuance: The compound combines kommunikation ('communication') and nära ('close'), signaling proximity to the practice of communication rather than its theory alone. In usage, it suggests practical, applied, or integrative aspects rather than purely theoretical considerations.

Common usage: In business and academia, "kommunikationsnära kompetenser" may describe skills like storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and clear written and spoken communication. "kommunikationsnära forskning" can denote studies that foreground communication processes, information design, or user experience. The term is descriptive and contextual rather than a formal field designation.

Its relation to related terms includes kommunikation, kommunikationsvetenskap, and other domains where communication is a central element. See also: kommunikation; kommunikationsvetenskap; kommunikationsrelaterad.