listaðir

Listaðir is a term that appears in a range of Icelandic-language texts and online discussions to denote groups or individuals who curate and publicly share lists of information. The formation of the word follows common Icelandic patterns: the base lista or lista meaning list, combined with the agentive suffix -aðir to form a plural noun for people engaged in the activity. However, Listaðir is not a standardized term in linguistics, information science, or anthropology, and its precise meaning varies by context.

In practice, the term is used loosely. It may refer to librarians and archivists who compile catalogs, researchers assembling bibliographies, hobbyists who maintain thematic lists (such as watchlists, checklists, or playlists), or digital-creators who organize data sets. In online communities, the label can describe a social role rather than an official job title.

Etymology is not well documented in widely available sources. The word is primarily encountered in modern Icelandic-language environments, and its usage tends to be informal rather than scholarly. Because of this, there is no single authoritative definition, and interpretations differ between sources.

In fiction and media, Listaðir may be used as a proper name for a guild, order, or group associated with record-keeping or spectacle, depending on the author. See also cataloging, data curation, and information architecture.