líkamlegrar
Líkamlegrar is a term used in Icelandic-language scholarship to refer to bodily experiences and pleasures as they are perceived and valued within a culture. It encompasses physical sensations, movement, touch, and other forms of embodied practice that contribute to well-being, identity, or social meaning. The concept treats the body not merely as a biological substrate but as an active source of meaning in everyday life.
Etymology: The word is a compound formed from líkam, relating to the body, and a suffix pattern
Usage and scope: Líkamlegrar functions as a lens for analyzing how societies cultivate, regulate, and interpret
Relation to related concepts: The term is often discussed alongside líkamlegur (bodily) and other somatic concepts,