Boshqalari

Boshqalari is a term found in several Turkic-language contexts that is commonly translated as “the others” or “the rest.” In everyday discourse it functions as a plural noun referring to people outside the group being discussed, or to other entities, depending on the sentence structure and dialect.

Etymology and form: The form is typically built from a root meaning “other,” combined with a plural suffix. Because of dialectal variation across Turkic languages, boshqalari may appear as a standalone noun or within noun phrases, and its exact usage can shift with possessive or demonstrative modifiers.

Usage and examples: In narrative or conversation, boshqalari can designate those outside a speaker’s immediate circle, such as “the others arrived,” or be used in discussions of social groups and identity. In literary or academic contexts, it often serves to illustrate in-group/out-group distinctions, otherness, or suburban and rural-urban dynamics within a community.

Cultural significance and variants: The connotations of boshqalari depend on tone, context, and region. It can carry neutral descriptive meaning or reflect attitudes toward outsiders and “the rest.” Dialectal variants exist, with slight differences in emphasis, pronunciation, or syntactic placement. In some studies, the term is used to discuss how language marks social boundaries and group belonging.

See also: Otherness, in-group and out-group dynamics, sociolinguistics.

Note: This article describes the term in a general linguistic and cultural context and does not refer to a specific, widely recognized entity or organization.