viitorii

Viitorii is the definite plural form of the Romanian noun viitor, meaning the future or, more broadly, the coming generations. In everyday use it can refer to the future time itself or to the people who will exist in that time. The definite plural is formed with the suffix -ii, yielding viitorii, which translates roughly as “the futures” or “the future ones.” The term is common in philosophical, ethical, and cultural discourse when discussing what lies ahead.

Etymology and grammar: viitor comes from Latin futurus, through the development of Romanian viitor. The word functions as a common noun and can take various grammatical roles (subject, object) within a sentence. The definite plural viitorii is used when the speaker intends a specific, identifiable set of futures, such as future generations or a specific future era.

Usage and context: In philosophy, sociology, and public policy, viitorii is often employed to evoke responsibilities toward future generations, for example in discussions about environmental stewardship or long-term planning. In literature and media, the term may appear as a thematic element representing the coming era or as a personified concept of what is to come. It may also function as a proper noun in fictional works, where Viitorii can denote a group, a project, or a title.

See also: viitor, viitoare, future generations, long-termism.