Synonyms for

Turk

Verb / tɜ:k / Another word for turk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a member of the Turkish-speaking ethnic group, or a person from Turkey

Synonyms & similar words

turk Turkish Ottoman Anatolian Turcoman Tatar Mongol Uzbek Azerbaijani Tajik Kirgiz Kazakh Turki Osmanli Muslim Sunni Shiite Islamic Arab Persian

Synonyms by register

Formal

Ottoman Anatolian

Informal

Turko

Literary

Osmanli

Antonyms

foreigner outsider stranger alien non-native

Common collocations

  • young Turk
  • proud Turk
  • true Turk
  • Turkish Turk
  • every Turk
  • the Turk

Word family

noun Turk
adjective Turkish

Usage note

The term 'Turk' can sometimes be used in a derogatory or stereotypical manner. It is generally preferable to use 'Turkish person' or specify nationality when referring to an individual.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a Turk.
  2. My teacher has a friend who is a Turk.
  3. I learned about the Turks in my social studies class.
  4. The Turks have a rich cultural heritage.
  5. My favorite food is Turkish kebab.

Quotes

  • "The Turks have a very rich culture and civilization." - Ahmet Davutoğlu
  • "I love to watch Turkish TV dramas." - Fatma Şahin
  • "The Turks are a proud and resilient people." - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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