kriitikoiden

Kriitikoiden is the genitive plural form of kriitikot, the Finnish word for critics. It translates as “of the critics” or “the critics’” and is used when referring to critics as a group rather than to any individual critic. The construction appears in journalism, literary and film analysis, and academic writing to discuss collective opinions, roles, or influence within criticism.

Etymology and form: kriitikot is the plural noun for critics, derived from kriitikko (critic). In Finnish, the genitive plural suffix -iden is added to form kriitikoiden, yielding phrases such as “kriitikoiden mielipiteet” (the critics’ opinions) or “kriitikoiden kanta” (the critics’ stance). This usage is descriptive and not tied to a specific organization.

Usage and examples: Kriitikoiden viewpoints are often invoked to present a consensus or divergence among critics. In headlines, phrases such as “Kriitikoiden enemmistö tukee elokuvaa” illustrate a collective claim. In essays and studies, scholars may analyze how kriitikoiden arvostelut shape public reception, or examine the influence of kriitikoiden network on cultural markets. The term contrasts with kriitikko, the individual critic, and with arvostelu, the actual critique or review.

Cultural context: In Finnish media and discourse, kriitikoiden perspectives are discussed alongside other factors such as audience reception and commercial considerations. The term is neutral and descriptive, used to reference a collective body rather than to denote a formal group or organization.

See also: kriitikko, arvostelu, kritiikki.