Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A country of southwest Asia and southeast Europe between the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. The region was dominated by many ancient civilizations and peoples, among them the Hittites (1800 BC), the Greeks (8th century BC), and the Persians (6th century BC), and in AD 395 it became part of the Byzantine Empire. The area was conquered by the Ottoman Turks between the 13th and 15th centuries and remained the core of the Ottoman Empire for more than 600 years. Its modern history dates to the rise of the Young Turks (after 1908) and the collapse of the empire in 1918. Under the leadership of Kemal Atatürk, a republic was proclaimed in 1923. Ankara is the capital and Istanbul the largest city.
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- proper noun
Country at the intersection ofEurope andAsia on theMediterranean . Official name:Republic of Turkey .
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Examples
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VAN, TURKEY - An event that many had hoped would be a watershed on the road to the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia became instead a source of controversy Sunday when Turkish authorities failed to place a cross atop a newly renovated church in time for a highly anticipated service.
Missing cross at church service a setback for Turkish-Armenian relations 2010
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VAN, TURKEY - An event that many had hoped would be a watershed on the road to the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia became instead a source of controversy Sunday when Turkish authorities failed to place a cross atop a newly renovated church in time for a highly anticipated service.
Missing cross at church service a setback for Turkish-Armenian relations 2010
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• If you're considering deep-frying a turkey, don't miss "A Safer Way to Fry a Turkey" and watch the accompanying video for important safety advice.
Weekend Project: Plan ahead for the Thanksgiving holiday 2009
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To remind us that Labour's, and BBC-approved claim of TURKEY to join EU is on target, the BBC gives us this uncritical item: "Turkey to 'never give up' EU bid".
OPEN THREAD 2009
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JIM ACOSTA, CNN GENERAL ASSIGNMENT CORRESPONDENT: Well, from talking turkey on the trail to talking turkey in Turkey, John.
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One looks at a turkey cake and assumes it tastes like: Turkey.
A Real Turkey 2009
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY – As the 5th World Water Forum (WWF) begins in Istanbul, activists, social movements and non-governmental organizations from Turkey and around the world are holding counter events and actions that directly challenge the legitimacy of the Forum itself.
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• If you're considering deep-frying a turkey, don't miss "A Safer Way to Fry a Turkey" and watch the accompanying video for important safety advice.
Weekend Project: Plan ahead for the Thanksgiving holiday 2009
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(If you're considering deep-frying a turkey, read "A Safer Way to Fry a Turkey.")
Tip of the Day: Time- and money-saving steps for a better Thanksgiving 2008
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( "The turkey you were good enough to send me has been received.") -- The Turkey Secrets of Horace Vose
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