Turcoman

Turcoman is a term that has been used historically to refer to various Turkic peoples, most prominently the Oghuz Turks. Historically, the term "Turkoman" was often used by outsiders to describe nomadic or semi-nomadic Turkic groups in Central Asia and the Middle East. The exact application of the term has varied over time and across different regions, sometimes encompassing a broad range of Turkic dialects and cultures.

In modern usage, "Turkmen" is the widely accepted and preferred term for the people and language of Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia. The Turkmen people are one of the Oghuz Turkic groups and have a distinct cultural identity. Their language, Turkmen, is part of the Oghuz branch of the Turkic language family. Historically, Turkmen tribes played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of Persia and surrounding regions.

The historical connotations of "Turkoman" often carry a sense of nomadic lifestyle and military prowess. These groups were known for their horsemanship and tribal organization. Over centuries, many of these groups transitioned to more settled lifestyles, particularly with the rise of nation-states in the 19th and 20th centuries. The distinction between "Turkoman" as a historical designation and "Turkmen" as the modern ethnonym is important for understanding the evolution of these Turkic peoples.