harekatlar

Harekatlar is a plural noun used in Turkic languages such as Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Uzbek to mean movements or operations. The root harekat/harakat derives from Arabic haraka, and spelling varies by language (hareketler in Turkish, hərəkətlər in Azerbaijani, harakatlar in Uzbek). The term covers a range of coordinated actions taken by groups or institutions.

It is used in historical and contemporary contexts to refer to organized campaigns, including political movements, social mobilizations, or military campaigns. In military language, harekatlar can denote operations or campaigns conducted by armed forces or insurgent groups; in social and political contexts, they describe collective efforts to promote change, reform, or resistance.

Examples include the Basmachi harakatlari, the Central Asian uprising against Soviet rule in the early 20th century. In Turkish and other Turkic-language historiography, the word frequently appears in descriptions of nationalist, reformist, or revolutionary movements, as well as in contemporary discussions of protests and campaigns.

Notes: The exact nuance of harekatlar depends on language and context, ranging from neutral “movements” to more active “operations” or “campaigns.”