GRAMMATICAL, SEMANTIC-STYLISTIC FORMATION OF ETHNOMYMS IN ANCIENT TURKISH INSTITUTIONS

This article analyzes the grammatical formation, semantic development and stylistic functions of ethnonyms found in ancient Turkic inscriptions. The use of ethnonyms in certain patterns is important in illuminating the history of the language, political processes and stages of the formation of ethnic identity. The research was conducted on the basis of ethnonyms in inscriptions such as the Orkhon-Enasoy inscriptions, “Bilga Qagan”, “Kul Tigin”, “Ongin Bitigi”, “Irq Bitigi”. The article analyzes the morphological indicators of ethnonyms, their semantic load, poetic-stylistic possibilities and contextual functions on a scientific basis.