kujutelmates
Kujutelmates is a neologism used mainly in Finnish-language online communities and fan discussions to refer to imagined beings, characters, or imagery that are created or collectively maintained within a narrative or discourse. The term is not a standard or widely recognized term in formal linguistics, psychology, or literary theory.
Etymology and form: The word combines the Finnish verb kuvitella, meaning to imagine, with a plural or
Definition and scope: Kujutelmates encompasses imagined companions, personas, mythic motifs, world-building elements, and other imaginative constructs
Usage and examples: In discussions, kujutelmates serve as a convenient label for the group’s collectively imagined
Cultural and scholarly notes: The term is largely used informally and is not part of mainstream academic
See also: Imagined communities, world-building, collective imagination, fan fiction, participatory culture.