Cumhuriyet

Cumhuriyet means "republic" in Turkish and refers to a form of government where sovereignty resides with the people, who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. In Turkey, the term signifies the country's transition from an empire to a nation governed by democratic principles, emphasizing principles like nationalism, secularism, and sovereignty. The establishment of the Cumhuriyet in 1923 marked the end of the Ottoman Sultanate and the beginning of a modern, secular, and progressive state focused on national unity and modernization efforts. It symbolizes national independence, democratic governance, and the sovereignty of the Turkish people.