Porte

[ pawrt ]

noun

1. the former Ottoman court or government in Turkey.

Porte

/ pɔːt /

noun

1. Also calledSublime Porte the court or government of the Ottoman Empire

Word History and Origins

Origin of Porte¹

Short for Sublime Porte “High Gate,” French translation of the Turkish official title Babιâli, with reference to the palace gate at which justice was administered

Word History and Origins

Origin of Porte¹

C17: shortened from French Sublime Porte High Gate, rendering the Turkish title Babi Ali, the imperial gate, which was regarded as the seat of government

Example Sentences

Badminton players were startled by the turnout at Porte de la Chapelle.

From Los Angeles Times

And watch out, because now the sun is shining at Porte d’Auteuil in the southwest of Paris.

From Seattle Times

The Adidas Arena at Porte de la Chapelle – among the poorest areas in Paris – is ready and “operational” about five months before the Games begin, officials said.

From Seattle Times

This coproduction, directed by Lisa Portes, premiered at Costa Mesa’s South Coast Repertory last fall and will move on to Portland Center Stage later this spring.

From Seattle Times

"We need more investment, not less," said King's College London professor Jonathan Portes, Britain's cabinet office chief economist during the financial crisis.

From Reuters