POETIC MEANING OF “FATHERLAND” AND “AZERBAYAN” IN THE PRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

The article examines the issues of semantic use of the word "Azerbaijan" in the press since May 28, 1918.As the analysis shows, this word was raised to the highest socio-political status from the point of view of the state.It was determined that it became the name and oath of the first independent, free, tolerant Democratic Republic in the Muslim East.It was revealed that in journalism this concept, having risen to the heights of artistic mastery, was sung by masters of the word with love and respect, with all the poetic passion.As the analysis showed, the word "Azerbaijan", a synonym for the concept of homeland, became a symbol of unity, integrity, strength and courage of the nation, which was divided for centuries, captured and tortured by empires.The analysis showed that the words "Homeland" and "Azerbaijan" in the works of poets of national independence of the Republic period contain new philosophical thoughts and poetic merits.