liitto
Liitto is a Finnish noun meaning federation, union, alliance, or league. It is used to describe formal organizations that unite multiple member bodies to coordinate activities, represent shared interests, or pursue common goals. The word is commonly found in compound names such as ammattiliitto (a trade union), urheiluliitto (a national sports federation), or paikallinen liitto (local federation).
Etymology: In Finnish, liitto conveys the idea of joining forces. The concept exists in many organizational
Types and structure: Liitot are typically member-based organizations governed by elected representatives. They may be national,
Functions: They negotiate with authorities and employers, organize competitions or training, publish information, and foster cooperation
Relation to other forms: Liitto differs from yhdistys (an association) in that it emphasizes a formal, often