Temsili

Temsili is a term used in several languages of the Middle East and Central Asia, including Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Persian-influenced vocabularies. It is derived from a root meaning representation or depiction, and its precise sense varies by context. In general, temsili functions as either an adjective meaning “representative” or “symbolic,” or as a noun referring to representation or representational authority.

In political and legal contexts, temsili commonly denotes representation by an agent or delegate, such as a representative body or proxy. In art and rhetoric, it denotes a symbolic or emblematic representation of an idea, object, or concept, as opposed to a literal depiction. In linguistics or semiotics, temsili can describe the representational relationship between sign and meaning, or the use of signs to stand for referents.

The term also appears in compound forms and proper names, and its exact usage can differ by language and era. Because of its cross-linguistic presence, readers may encounter temsili with slightly different nuances in Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian, or related literatures.

See also: Representation, Symbolism, Iconography, Delegation, Proxy.