scomparsi

Scomparsi is the Italian term used to refer to missing persons. Grammatically, "scomparsi" is the masculine plural form of the adjective "scomparso" and can function as a noun when used with definite articles (gli scomparsi, i scomparsi) to denote people who are missing. The feminine plural form is "scomparse."

It is commonly used in media, police reports, and public campaigns to describe individuals who have unexpectedly disappeared and whose whereabouts are unknown. The expression can apply to children or adults and is often paired with details about last known location, age, and possible causes.

Missing person investigations typically involve police or public safety authorities, family reports, search and rescue operations, and sometimes national or international alerts. In Italy and many other countries, official registries and databases compile cases, while non-governmental organizations support families and coordinate awareness campaigns. International cooperation through Interpol or European networks is common in cross-border disappearances.

Disappearance cases highlight issues of child protection, elder care, and public safety, and media coverage can influence the speed and scope of search efforts.

See also: missing person.