bulunduklar

Bulunduklar is a Turkish noun that refers to the inhabitants or residents of a place. The term is formed from the verb bulunmak, meaning “to be located or to reside,” combined with the plural suffix -lar, yielding a collective expression for people who dwell in a particular locality. It is typically used in formal or descriptive contexts to identify those who live in a town, village, region, or other defined area.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Bulunduklar derives from Turkish roots related to presence and location. In usage, it functions as a plural noun describing a group of people by their residence, rather than by ethnicity or origin. In some texts, it may appear within longer phrases such as “bulunduklar yer” (the place where they reside).

Usage and context: The term is most often found in geographic, historical, or archival writing, where it helps specify the population of a locality without implying a specific social or ethnic identity. It emphasizes residence and ties to a place, distinguishing these people from visitors, passersby, or non-residents. It is not a formal demographic category, but a descriptive label used in documentation and description.

See also: ikametgah (residence), sakinler (the residents), demography, geography of Turkey, Turkish language.