Anatolian
[an-uh-toh-lee-uh n]
- of or relating to Anatolia, its inhabitants, or their language.
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Anatolian group or family of languages.
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Origin of Anatolian
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Examples from the Web for anatolian
Contemporary Examples
The exercise, called Anatolian Eagle, was conducted well out of sight of the wars raging in Syria and Iraq.
“We will not bow our heads to any threat,” the prime minister said during a speech in the central Anatolian city of Konya.
Turkey Sacks Police Chiefs After Arrests Target Politicians’ FamiliesThomas Seibert
December 18, 2013
Historical Examples
Its site is close to the station of Gonjeli on the Anatolian railway.
Of the Greek cities on the Anatolian coast something has been said already.
The Ancient EastD. G. Hogarh
The Anatolian mats are made in large numbers, and are very thick and soft.
Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & ModernRosa Belle Holt
A second assault was then made by the Anatolian infantry, a very superior force to the irregulars.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and DecayLord Eversley
Twelve choice steeds, sumptuously caparisoned, each led by an Anatolian groom.
AlroyBenjamin Disraeli
Anatolian
- of or relating to Anatolia or its inhabitants
- denoting, belonging to, or relating to an ancient family of languages related to the Indo-European family and including Hittite
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- this family of languages, sometimes regarded as a branch of Indo-European
- a native or inhabitant of Anatolia
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