Göstereci

Göstereci is a Turkish noun formed from the verb göstermek (to show) with the agent suffix -eci. It designates a person who shows, demonstrates, or presents something to others. In modern Turkish, dhèanamh common term for this role is usually gösterici, and göstereci is considered less common or more obscure in everyday use. The word may appear in some dialects, historical texts, or in specific stylistic contexts.

Etymology and form: The word is created by adding the agent suffix -eci to the verb stem göstermek, yielding an autonomous noun meaning “one who shows” or “demonstrator.” This formation pattern is parallel to other Turkish agent nouns such as öğretici (instructor) or açıklayıcı (expositor). Variants and synonyms include gösterici or tanıtıcı, depending on nuance and context.

Usage and context: A gösterici is typically understood as someone who demonstrates or presents something to an audience. This can occur in educational settings, at trade fairs and product demonstrations, or during public presentations where features, procedures, or techniques are explained through a demonstration. Because other terms may carry slightly different connotations—such as gösterici emphasizing demonstration and tanıtıcı emphasizing promotion—the exact choice of word can depend on the setting and register.

Notes: While gösterici is the more common term for a demonstrator in contemporary Turkish, göstereci may still be encountered in older texts, dialectal use, or particular stylistic choices. The concept remains widely understood as referring to a person who shows or explains something to others.