náttúrulegrar
Náttúrulegrar is a term used in Icelandic-language discourse to describe a tendency or category in how nature is represented in culture, science communication, and education. The word combines náttúra, nature, with a suffix form that yields adjectives and plural forms in Icelandic. As used in contemporary discussions, it denotes an approach that foregrounds natural processes, observable phenomena, and local landscapes, rather than purely abstract or technocratic perspectives. The term is not a formal academic field with fixed criteria; rather, it is an informal label that appears in articles, lectures, and curricula to signal a naturalistic or empirically grounded orientation.
In practice, náttúrulegrar can refer to literary, visual, or educational work that emphasizes accurate depiction of
The term is primarily regional and relatively new in usage, with no universal definition or codified standards.
See also: nature writing, eco-criticism, natural history, science communication.