Turkish Language Revolution

The Turkish Language Revolution, initiated in the 1920s and 1930s under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, aimed to reform and simplify the Turkish language. The movement sought to replace the Arabic script with a modified Latin alphabet, making reading and writing more accessible. It also involved purging foreign words and revitalizing native Turkish vocabulary to promote national identity and modernization. This reform was part of broader efforts to secularize and modernize Turkey, enhancing education and literacy rates, ultimately transforming Turkish society and culture. The changes have had a lasting impact on the language and the nation's sense of self.