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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

Seven people were injured in the incident, according to Erzurum Governor Okay Memis.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

In the 2018 presidential election Erdogan won 72% of votes in Erzurum.

From Reuters • May 7, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2020

Sehzade Erzurum Cag Kebabi At heart, Turkish cuisine is not fussy; it’s unpretentious, locavore home cooking.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2011

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