Turkey: meaning, definitions and examples

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Turkey

[ ˈtɜːr.ki ]

Noun

Countries

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country

A country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes.

Synonyms

Republic of Turkey, Turkiye.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Turkey	This is the most commonly used name for the country in casual conversation and in media. It's suitable for informal contexts and general use. I would love to visit Turkey next summer Turkey is known for its delicious cuisine
Republic of Turkey	This is a more formal name for the country, often used in official documents, legal contexts, or formal speeches. It emphasizes the country's governmental structure. The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923 Trade agreements were signed between the Republic of Turkey and the European Union
Turkiye	Preferred in contexts related to Turkish national pride or in international settings where the country wishes to be referred to by its local name. This name is increasingly used to reflect the pronunciation in the native language. Turkiye hosted the international peace conference this year When in Turkiye, try the traditional Turkish baths

Word

Description / Examples

Turkey

This is the most commonly used name for the country in casual conversation and in media. It's suitable for informal contexts and general use.

I would love to visit Turkey next summer
Turkey is known for its delicious cuisine

Republic of Turkey

This is a more formal name for the country, often used in official documents, legal contexts, or formal speeches. It emphasizes the country's governmental structure.

The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923
Trade agreements were signed between the Republic of Turkey and the European Union

Turkiye

Preferred in contexts related to Turkish national pride or in international settings where the country wishes to be referred to by its local name. This name is increasingly used to reflect the pronunciation in the native language.

Turkiye hosted the international peace conference this year
When in Turkiye, try the traditional Turkish baths

Examples of usage

Istanbul is one of the most popular cities to visit in Turkey.
The cuisine in Turkey is known for its delicious kebabs and baklava.

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bird

A large bird native to North America, known for its distinctive gobbling sound and beautiful plumage.

Examples of usage

We saw a wild turkey in the forest.
The turkey is a symbol of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Translations

Translations of the word "Turkey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Turquia

🇮🇳 तुर्की

🇩🇪 Türkei

🇮🇩 Turki

🇺🇦 Туреччина

🇵🇱 Turcja

🇯🇵 トルコ

🇫🇷 Turquie

🇪🇸 Turquía

🇹🇷 Türkiye

🇰🇷 터키

🇸🇦 تركيا

🇨🇿 Turecko

🇸🇰 Turecko

🇨🇳 土耳其

🇸🇮 Turčija

🇮🇸 Tyrkland

🇰🇿 Түркия

🇬🇪 თურქეთი

🇦🇿 Türkiyə

🇲🇽 Turquía

Etymology

The word 'turkey' has an interesting history. When the bird was first introduced to Europe, it was mistakenly thought to have come from Turkey. This led to the bird being named 'turkey', even though it is native to North America. The name stuck, and today we still refer to the bird as a turkey. In Turkish, the country of Turkey is called 'Türkiye', which is similar to the English pronunciation of 'Turkey'.