THE ROLE AND INFLUENCE OF ALISHER NAVOI'S CREATIVITY IN CONTEMPORARY UZBEK LINGUISTICS

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This article explores the significant contributions of Alisher Navoi to the development of the Uzbek language, particularly focusing on his influence on modern Uzbek linguistics. It examines Navoi's role in the standardization of the Chagatai language, the precursor to contemporary Uzbek, and how his works enriched the language’s vocabulary and structure. The article discusses Navoi's impact on lexical enrichment, phonetics, morphology, and the evolution of syntactical structures, highlighting his lasting legacy in both the literary and linguistic fields. Moreover, it analyzes the stylistic and linguistic elements of his writings, offering insights into the transformation of Uzbek from a regional dialect to a refined literary language. Finally, the article addresses the continuing relevance of Navoi’s works in contemporary Uzbek linguistic education and their importance in the study of comparative linguistics. Through his monumental contributions, Alisher Navoi remains a central figure in boththecultural andlinguisticdevelopment ofUzbekistan. Key words: Alisher Navoi, Uzbek linguistics,Chagatai language,language standardization,uzbek language development,lexical enrichment,uzbek literature,linguistic influence,morphology and phonetics,modern Uzbek language,uzbek literary heritage,Alisher Navoi's contributions, comparative linguistics. Alisher Navoi (1441–1501) is not only a literary titan in the history of Central Asia but also one of the most influential figures in the development of the Uzbek language. No poet has written as much and as beautifully as Navoi. He created great and immortal works not only in Persian but also in Uzbek. Among his notable works are "Khamsa," "Lison ut-Tayr," "Muhokamat ul- lug'atayn," "Khazoyin ul-Maoniy," "Majolis un-Nafoyis," "Mezon ul-avzon," and others. Alisher Navoi was not only a great thinker and poet of his time, but also an author whose works contributed to the development of Turkic language linguistics and left an indelible mark in history. His works, primarily written in Chagatai Turkish (a predecessor of modern Uzbek), have had a profound and lasting impact on Uzbek linguistics, culture, and literary traditions. In contemporary Uzbek linguistics, Navoi's contributions are considered fundamental for the development of the language and for deepening the understanding of its structure, lexicon, and stylisticbeauty. Navoi in his work "Muhokamat-ul lugatain" for the first time gives a classification of the world's languages: "There are so many types of words( language) that it is impossible to describe and classify them all. If stated without exaggeration and as briefly as possible, they are divided into page3 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue04,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai 72 languages of 72 peoples, but there are even more of them. The number of languages is equal to how many countries there are in the seven corners of the world, how many cities, towns, villages and villages in each country, how many groups of people on each mountain, on each island and on the banks of rivers. The language of each group, each society is different from the language of each other group, society, they differ from each other in many features and aspects, thisdifference is not present inother languages." In his work “Muhokamat ul-lug’atain” Navoi scientifically proves the richness and power of the Uzbek language, demonstrating that it is capable and deserving of occupying a prominent place among the literary languages of its time. In this work, he compares the Uzbek (Turkic) and Persian languages in terms of vowels, lexicon, and morphology. Initially, when comparing the vowels in both languages, the poet shows through evidence that the number of vowels in Persian is limited, while in Uzbek, vowels have several variants that distinguish meanings, and these vowels stand out duetotheirdifferences inlength and shortness 1.LanguageStandardization andLexical Enrichment Alisher Navoi played a pivotal role in the development of the Chagatai language, elevating it from a spoken dialect among various Turkic groups to a refined literary language. His poetry and prose, particularly his monumental work "Xamsa" , a collection of five epic poems, contributed significantly to the standardization of the language. The richness of his vocabulary, the precision of his metaphors, and his ability to capture the complexities of emotions and human experience madehis language amodel for Uzbek literature. Modern Uzbek linguistics owes much to Navoi's lexicon, which is still referenced and studied in contemporary language. He was instrumental in creating a standard for classical Uzbek, which has been crucial in the linguistic development of the language. His extensive use of Persian and Arabic vocabulary, skillfully integrated into the Turkic framework, enriched the Chagatai language