Lexical and Cultural Interactions between Armeno-Kipchak and Turkic Languages in a Medieval Context

Authors

  • Akbota Serikkazykyzy

    Faculty of Philology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050047, Kazakhstan
  • Raushangul Avakova

    Received: 16 December 2024 | Revised: 6 January 2025 | Accepted: 7 January 2025 | Published Online: 17 January 2025
  • Zhibek Ibraimova

    Faculty of Pre-University Education, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050038, Kazakhstan
  • Gulnaz Mashinbayeva

    Faculty of Pre-University Education, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050038, Kazakhstan
  • Raikhan Kozhabekova

    Faculty of Pedagogical Sciences, Regional Innovation University, Shymkent 160000, Kazakhstan
  • Bibigul Zhiyembay

    Faculty of International Relations, L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010008, Kazakhstan
  • Marzhan Nurmakhanova

    Department of Languages, Almaty University of Energy and Communications Named after Gumarbek Daukeev, Almaty 050013, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i2.8097
Received: 16 December 2024 | Revised: 6 January 2025 | Accepted: 7 January 2025 | Published Online: 17 January 2025

Abstract

The Armeno-Kipchak script serves as a vital medium for preserving and transmitting medieval Eurasia's cultural and historical heritage. This unique script provides insights into linguistic interactions and reflects the literature, culture, language, lifestyle, and religious practices of Armenians who spoke Kipchak. This study explores the linguistic and cultural interactions between the Turkic and Armeno-Kipchak languages in the medieval Eurasian context. The research identifies the key factors that shaped lexical borrowing and cultural assimilation by analyzing the historical, cultural, and social contexts of these interactions. Through contextual analysis, the study explores how historical events, trade, migrations, and religious dynamics influenced linguistic and cultural exchanges. It underscores the importance of investigating these interactions to reconstruct the evolution of language and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate socio-linguistic relationships that characterized medieval Eurasia. By tracing the pathways of cultural and linguistic influences, this research contributes to broader historical and cultural studies, shedding light on the interconnectedness of the Turkic and Armeno-Kipchak linguistic traditions within their shared historical milieu. This finding emphasizes the significance of understanding the dynamic interplay of languages and cultures in shaping the historical narrative of Eurasian societies. It serves as a foundational step toward further exploration of medieval language development and cultural transformations.

Keywords:

Armeno-Kipchak Language; Turkic Languages; Lexical Borrowing; Language Contact; Language Evolution

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Serikkazykyzy , A., Avakova, R., Ibraimova, Z., Mashinbayeva, G., Kozhabekova, R., Zhiyembay, B., & Nurmakhanova, M. (2025). Lexical and Cultural Interactions between Armeno-Kipchak and Turkic Languages in a Medieval Context. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(2), 47–60. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i2.8097

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