Turki

American  

[tur-kee, toor-] / ˈtɜr ki, ˈtʊər- /

noun

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

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adjective

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

Turki British  

/ ˈtɜːkɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp those of central Asia

2. of or relating to speakers of these languages

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noun

1. these languages collectively; esp Eastern Turkic

Etymology

Origin of Turki

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

Example Sentences

The fight is backed by Turki Alalshikh - chairman of Saudi's General Sports Authority - under the Ring Magazine banner.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

General Turki al-Malki, the spokesman for the Riyadh-led groups, said they would act "directly and at the appropriate moment ... to protect civilian life", according to the Saudi news agency SPA.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Goren allegedly worked alongside Ozgur Altun, known by the code name "Abu Yasir Al Turki".

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“It’s the Riyadh Comedy Festival and all of your favorite comedians are performing at the pleasure of Turki Al-Sheikh.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

We possess Baber's 'Memoirs' in the original Turki and in Persian translations also.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 3 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright