suurmaan
suurmaan is a term primarily used in Finland to denote a large area of land, often a sprawling estate or a significant tract of undeveloped territory. The word itself is a compound of "suuri," meaning large or great, and "maa," meaning land or country. Therefore, literally translated, it signifies "large land."
Historically, suurmaan referred to extensive agricultural holdings owned by wealthy landowners or the nobility. These estates
In contemporary usage, suurmaan can still refer to large private landholdings. However, it is also frequently