Erzurum

American

[er-zuh-room] / ˈɛr zəˌrʊm /

Or Erzerum

noun

a city in NE Turkey in Asia.

Erzurum British

/ ˈɛəzʊrʊm /

noun

a city in E Turkey: a strategic centre; scene of two major battles against Russian forces (1877 and 1916); important military base. Pop: 436 000 (2005 est)

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The green shafts of light were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum in the east of the country.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2023

“Erzurum governor, Erzurum mayor, I will be filing a criminal complaint against you.”

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

"We are leaving for your safety," Imamoglu told his supporters, adding that he would file a criminal complaint against the Erzurum governor and police chief for allowing the violence.

From Reuters • May 7, 2023

World mixed doubles qualifier in Erzurum, Turkey from Dec. 5-12 canceled.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2020

A new five-star hotel is scheduled to open next season; until it does, rent a car for day trips and stay at Palandoken’s Renaissance Polat Erzurum Hotel.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2011

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