sovintimillosyöväiset

Sovintimillosyöväiset is a Finnish term that translates to "Soviet-loving cannibals." The term emerged in the early 2010s as a derogatory label used primarily by far-right and nationalist individuals to describe those perceived as sympathetic to the Soviet Union or its ideology, often in a highly exaggerated and offensive manner.

The appellation is not associated with any known or documented group engaging in cannibalism. Instead, it functions as a political insult, aiming to demonize and dehumanize opponents by associating them with historical atrocities and extreme societal taboos. Those targeted by this label are typically individuals or groups expressing left-leaning political views, advocating for historical revisionism regarding the Soviet era, or criticizing contemporary Finnish foreign policy that is seen as anti-Russian.

The use of "sovintimillosyöväiset" is characteristic of inflammatory political rhetoric, designed to provoke strong emotional reactions rather than engage in substantive debate. It serves to dismiss and discredit opposing viewpoints by associating them with figures and events widely condemned, creating a stark and unbridgeable divide in political discourse. The term's primary purpose is to alienate and ostracize, contributing to a polarized political climate.