Turkicizing
Turkicizing, or Turkicization, is the process by which individuals, communities, or societies adopt Turkic languages, cultural practices, or political identities associated with Turkic-speaking peoples. The term is used to describe linguistic shifts, cultural adaptation, and, in some cases, state-driven assimilation or nation-building that centers Turkic heritage.
Historically, Turkicization has occurred as Turkic-speaking groups expanded from Central Asia and the Eurasian steppes into
Linguistically, Turkicizing often means a shift toward a Turkic language, the incorporation of Turkic vocabulary, and
In the Soviet and post-Soviet context, state policies varied by region: some promoted local Turkic languages
Scholarly discussions on Turkicization address its historical dynamics, its impact on language vitality and multilingualism, and