laajamainen

Laajamainen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "widespread," "extensive," "broad-ranging," or "large-scale" in English. It is used to describe phenomena, actions, or situations that affect a significant area, a large number of people, or a broad spectrum of elements. The term emphasizes the considerable scope or magnitude of something.

For example, one might speak of a "laajamainen" investigation, indicating an inquiry that covers many aspects or involves a large team. Similarly, "laajamainen" unemployment would refer to a situation where a large proportion of the population is out of work. The adjective is often employed in contexts related to public health, economics, politics, and social issues to convey the extensive nature of a problem or a response. Its usage highlights that the subject at hand is not localized or limited but rather pervasive or affecting a substantial scale. The opposite of "laajamainen" would be terms like "paikallinen" (local) or "rajallinen" (limited).