lomailija

Lomailija is a Finnish noun that refers to a person who is on holiday or vacation. The word is formed from the noun loma, meaning holiday, with the agentive suffix -ilija, which yields a label for someone associated with that activity. In everyday language as well as in media and travel contexts, lomailija is used to describe someone who is taking a break from work or school to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities.

In usage, a lomailija is someone who is currently on vacation. The term emphasizes the state of being on holiday rather than a specific occupation or role. It is commonly used when talking about travel plans, holiday seasons, or discussions of how people spend their time off. The concept is closely tied to the Finnish practice of annual leave and school holidays, though lomailija itself is not a legal designation.

Lomailija can be used in both singular and plural form (lomailija, lomailijat). Synonyms or near-equivalents include lomalla oleva or lomalainen, though these may carry slightly different nuances or formalities depending on context. In travel writing and media, lomailija often appears in discussions about destinations, vacation trends, and holiday behavior.

See also: loma, loma-aika, lomailun periaatteet.