pullutskrifter

Pollutskrifter, also known as pollutskrift, is a term used in the field of linguistics to describe a specific type of writing system that has been used by certain indigenous peoples in the Arctic region, particularly in the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The term "pollutskrifter" is derived from the Sami language, where "pollu" means "writing" and "skrift" means "script."

The pollutskrifter system is unique in that it is not a phonetic writing system like the Latin or Cyrillic alphabets. Instead, it is a logographic system, where each symbol represents a word or a concept rather than a sound. This makes pollutskrifter one of the few known logographic writing systems in the world.

The pollutskrifter system was used by the Sami people to record their oral traditions, laws, and historical events. It was also used for administrative purposes, such as recording land ownership and trade agreements. The system was in use from the 16th century until the early 20th century, when it began to decline with the increasing use of the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.

Today, pollutskrifter is largely a historical curiosity, but it remains an important part of Sami cultural heritage. Efforts are being made to preserve and revive the system, and it is sometimes used in contemporary Sami literature and art. The study of pollutskrifter is also important for understanding the cultural and linguistic history of the Sami people and the broader Arctic region.