uznajcych

Uznejcych is a term used in a fictional sociolinguistic framework to designate a social category of individuals who publicly acknowledge and legitimize established authorities, institutions, or social contracts. In the imagined world, uznajcych form a distinct identity through ceremonies of recognition, formal statements of compliance, and participation in state-sanctioned rituals. The concept is employed to explore how language marks political legitimacy in multilingual or post-conflict societies.

Etymology and form: The term is constructed from the Polish verb uznać, meaning to recognize or acknowledge, with a participial suffix to produce a collective noun referring to “those who acknowledge.” In the fictional discipline, uznajcych contrasts with nieuznajcych, or “those who do not acknowledge,” enabling analysis of power, consent, and social order within imagined communities.

Function and depiction: In narrative texts or role-playing settings, uznajcych are portrayed as mediators between citizens and authorities, sometimes praised for contributing to stability and cohesion, sometimes criticized for reinforcing hierarchies or dampening dissent. Linguistically, uznajcych is treated as a nominalized participle functioning as a plural noun that names a social group rather than a concrete class of actors.

Origins and reception in fiction: The term appears in speculative works and meta-discussions about legitimacy and recognition. Debates within the fictional field address whether recognition is voluntary or coerced, how discourse around uznajcych shapes norms, and how such a category interacts with other social identities within the world.

See also: recognition, legitimacy, social contract, political discourse.