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Turkism

Turkism

9.9
A custom, word, or practice that comes from Turkish culture
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrkɪzəm/
: turquismo
  • The local language contains several Turkisms due to historical contact with Turkish traders.

Examples

  • Wearing a fez is considered a Turkism in some Balkan countries.

  • That greeting is a common Turkism found in regional dialects.

  • The concept of Turkism is deeply rooted in Turkish history.

  • Many Turkisms reflect the rich culture of Turkey.

  • Many Turkisms are used to illustrate the unique aspects of Turkish culture in everyday conversation.

  • In literature, the use of Turkisms helps capture the essence of Turkish traditions and customs.

  • The professor explained various Turkisms that highlight the influence of Turkish culture on neighboring regions.

Surface Forms

Turkism singular
Turkisms plural

Morphology

Turkism = Turk (transparent) = Turk + ism

A straightforward formation from 'Turk' + '-ism' where '-ism' denotes a characteristic or ideology, so the relation is directly inferable.

Etymology

Turkism comes from Turk, meaning 'a person from Turkey', plus the ending -ism, which marks a 'practice' or 'feature', as in Buddhism or heroism. So Turkism means a custom, word, or way of doing things that is characteristically Turkish.