Boylamla

Boylamla is a term that may appear in Turkish-language geographic usage. It is formed from the noun boylam, meaning longitude or meridian, combined with the instrumental suffix -la, which in Turkish marks “with” or “by means of.” In this sense, boylamla can be used to express actions or descriptions performed along or by means of a longitude or meridian, i.e., longitudinally. For example, one might encounter phrases that convey movement or orientation along a longitude. However, in contemporary Turkish, such usage is uncommon; more typical expressions are boylam boyunca (along a meridian) or meridyen boyunca.

Etymology: From Turkish boylam (longitude, meridian) and the instrumental suffix -la. In Turkish grammar, -la/-le attaches to nouns to indicate “with” or “by means of,” creating adverbial or instrumental phrases.

Usage and scope: The term is not a standard scientific term in Turkish geography. It may appear in older texts, in linguistic discussions of Turkic compounding, or in contexts that compress phrases for stylistic reasons. When encountered, it is useful to determine whether it is used as a general longitudinal reference or as a more idiosyncratic, stylistic form.

See also: Longitude, Latitude, Meridian, Turkish language.

Notes: For precise usage, consult a Turkish-language geographic dictionary or corpus, as contemporary manuals typically prefer boylam boyunca or meridyen boyunca for longitudinal descriptions.