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Turki

[ tur-kee, toor- ]

noun

  1. the Turkic languages of central Asia, taken collectively.


adjective

  1. of or relating to Turki or to the peoples speaking these languages.

Turki

/ ˈtɜːkɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp those of central Asia
  2. of or relating to speakers of these languages
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. these languages collectively; esp Eastern Turkic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Turki1

First recorded in 1800–10; from Persian, equivalent to Turk Turk + a suffix indicating relationship or origin
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Example Sentences

He also now joins many other Saudi liberals jailed for calling for more freedom, Raif Badawi and Turki Al Hamad to name just two.

Laipson was in Riyadh to moderate a foreign policy panel with the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Turki.

Prince Turki al-Faisal, the former Saudi Intelligence Chief and former Ambassador to the U.S., added his complaints on Tuesday.

Prince Turki no longer officially represents his government, but he remains a major player in the royal family.

Journal pendant l'occupation franaise en gypte, suivi d'un prcis de la mme campagne par Mou'allem Nicolas-el-Turki, tr.

They speak the same language as the Turkoman—Turki—and have the same disposition, tastes, and ferocity.

We liked both the brothers, of course preferring Turki, with whom Wilfrid made great friends.

She was pleasant and lively, very like her brother Turki in face, that is to say, good-tempered rather than good-looking.

Persian was the accepted literary language, though Baber's verses are in Turki as well.

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