Diyarbakir

[ dee-yahr-buhk-uh r ]

/ diˈyɑr bʌk ər /

noun

a city in SE Turkey in Asia, on the Tigris River.

Also Diarbekr, Di·yar·bek·ir.

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British Dictionary definitions for diyarbakir

Diyarbakir

Diyarbekir

/ (diːˈjɑːbɛkɪə) /

noun

a city in SE Turkey, on the River Tigris: ancient black basalt walls. Pop: 607 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Amida (əˈmiːdə)

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