Seljuk

[ sel-jook ]

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to any of several Turkish dynasties that ruled over large parts of Asia from the 11th to the 13th centuries.

noun

1. a member of a Seljuk dynasty or of a tribe ruled by them.

Seljuk

/ sɛlˈdʒuːk; sɛlˈdʒuːkɪən /

noun

1. a member of any of the pre-Ottoman Turkish dynasties ruling over large parts of Asia in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries ad

adjective

1. of or relating to these dynasties or to their subjects

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seljuk¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seljuk¹

C19: from Turkish

Example Sentences

The local magistrates had become increasingly nervous of invasion by the Seljuk Turks or even Frankish armies all the way from the western edge of the world.

From Literature

Cirit was popular within the Ottoman Empire, the successor to the Seljuks’ domains, before it was banned in the early 19th century as the sultan sought to break up military elites.

From Seattle Times

Speaking at an event commemorating the 11th century military victory by Seljuk Turks over the Byzantine empire at Malazgirt, Erdogan also called on Ankara’s counterparts to avoid mistakes that he said would bring their destruction.

From Reuters

The town was later destroyed by Mongols and rebuilt in the 11th century by Seljuk Turks.

From Reuters

This pilgrimage was disrupted in the 11th century when Seljuk Turks invaded Anatolia.

From Salon