nomenklatuuris
Nomenklatuuris is a term used to describe a theoretical orientation or practice that studies naming systems and their social, political, and epistemic consequences. It treats nomenclature not merely as labels but as instruments of classification, power, and legitimacy, shaping what is known and who can claim authority over it.
The word is a neologism formed from the concept of nomenclature and the historic term nomenklatura, joined
Core concerns of nomenklatuuris include how naming conventions create or erase categories, influence governance and policy,
Researchers associated with the idea may use discourse analysis, historical study of term formation, and cross-domain
Status and reception of nomenklatuuris remain uncertain within mainstream academia. It is not an established discipline
See also: nomenclature, nomenklatura, taxonomy, ontology, discourse analysis.