birliktelik

Birliktelik is a Turkish noun meaning the act or state of coming together, unity, association, or cooperative relationship among individuals, groups, or institutions. The word is formed from birlik (unity) with the abstract-noun suffix -telik, which signals a quality, condition, or process.

In everyday language, birliktelik can refer to social solidarity, teamwork, or a formal alliance. In political contexts it can describe a coalition or partnership among parties or movements, while in organizational settings it may denote inter-institutional collaboration or joint ventures. In religious or community life it can denote fellowship and mutual support among members.

Compared with related terms, birliktelik emphasizes the social bond and the process of uniting, whereas birlik denotes a state of unity, birleşme denotes formal union or merger, ortaklık denotes partnership or joint ownership, and dayanışma denotes mutual solidarity.

Etymology: from Turkish birlik “unity” with the suffix -telik. Related terms include birlik, birleşme, koalisyon, ortaklık, and dayanışma.