puolivapaa
Puolivapaa is a Finnish adjective meaning semi-free or partly free. It is used to describe conditions, states, or systems where certain freedoms exist but are not comprehensive or entirely secure. The word is formed from puol- meaning half and vapaa meaning free, and it is commonly employed in discussions of political rights, civil liberties, and governance.
In international contexts the term is used to describe classifications such as “Partly Free” in reports like
The concept can apply to states, regions, or historical periods, and it appears in journalism, academia, and
Compared with esimerkiksi vapaa (free) and ei-vapaa (not free), puolivapaa indicates a middle ground on a spectrum