ympäristöstäsanaa
Ympäristöstäsanaa is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe words and expressions that originate in, or are shaped by, environmental contexts. It is a coined compound that can be read as “a word from the environment,” combining ympäristö (environment) with sana (word) in a form that emphasizes origin from ecological or natural discourse. The term is primarily used in discussions of language and environment rather than as a standard dictionary category.
The concept is often invoked to analyze how environmental concerns influence vocabulary, phrasing, and metaphor in
In practice, discussions of ympäristöstäsanaa focus on environmental lexicon, discourse strategies, and the social or political
See also: eco-linguistics, environmental discourse, environmental terminology, sustainability communication.