nimetamiseta
Nimetamiseta is a term used in media studies and linguistics to denote the practice or phenomenon of not naming individuals or entities in discourse, instead referring to them by descriptors, roles, or general terms. It encompasses both deliberate anonymity and stylistic choice, and can occur in news reporting, academic writing, or narrative fiction. The concept signals concerns about privacy, safety, or accountability, as well as rhetorical aims such as universality or indirect critique.
Etymology and usage: The term combines the Finnish root nimetä, meaning to name, with a nominalizing suffix
Applications: In investigative journalism, individuals or sources may be unnamed to protect privacy; in legal reporting,
Implications and criticisms: The practice can shield sources and reduce harm, but it may hamper accountability,
See also: anonymity, anonymization, pseudonymization, responsible reporting. Nimetamiseta appears primarily in Finnish discourse but aligns with