othersare

Othersare is a term that has appeared in online discourse and contemporary philosophy to describe a relational approach to personhood. It encapsulates the idea that the status, rights, and experiences of individuals are inseparable from those of other people. The phrase acts as a linguistic device that foregrounds interdependence rather than solitary autonomy.

Origins and usage: Othersare is a portmanteau of “others” and “are” and lacks a single inventor. It emerged in digital forums and activism in the 2010s, and has since circulated in essays, blogs, and social media. In philosophy and critical theory, it is used to argue that social ontology is constituted by interactions with others, rather than by isolated individuals.

Usage and interpretation: In texts, othersare is used to advocate for inclusion, representation, and accountability in social institutions. It can function as a slogan, a clarifying phrase, or a theoretical shorthand for relational rights.

Reception and scope: While adopted by some writers as a concise way to express relational ontology, othersare remains marginal in mainstream academic discourse. Critics argue that the term can be underspecified or vague without clear definitions.

See also: Otherness; relational ontology; social construction of identity.