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Antakya

American

[ahn-tah-kyah] / ɑnˈtɑ kyɑ /

noun

Turkish name of Antioch.

Antakya British

/ ɑnˈtɑkjɑ /

noun

the Turkish name for Antioch

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Emir's aunt Nursen Kisa arrived at the collapsed building in Antakya an hour after the earthquake and waited beside the debris for over two weeks while search and rescue operations continued.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

The businessman fondly recalled his bakery and cafe in the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, where his staff made bread, cakes and cookies and locals gathered for breakfast, coffee and ice cream.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2023

But in Antakya, reconstruction isn't even a thought yet, since it's still in the throes of clearing away the rubble.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

Aydin Mersin, 53, says his tent is five minutes away from a polling station, but he has to cast his vote at a school in Antakya that’s an hour away on foot.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

Reuters interviews with Kar and a dozen other voters in Antakya reflected anger over what some viewed as a slow initial government response to the disaster.

From Reuters • May 9, 2023

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