Konya

American

[kawn-yah, kawn-yah] / ˈkɔn yɑ, kɔnˈyɑ /

Or Konia

noun

a city in southern Turkey, south of Ankara.

Konya British

/ ˈkɔːnjɑː /

noun

Ancient name: Iconium. a city in SW central Turkey: in ancient times a Phrygian city and capital of Lycaonia. Pop: 883 000 (2005 est)

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"The infectious gastroenteritis he has experienced has lessened its effect," Koca said, speaking in the central Konya province.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2023

After his capture of the city, Mehmed turned eastward, incorporating the Turkish state of Karaman, the home of the important Islamic religious center of Konya, and other lands ruled by Turkish tribes in eastern Anatolia.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Mehmet Guzel in Konya and Robert Badendieck in Istanbul contributed to this report.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

San Jose State was scheduled to play New Mexico State on Saturday at 3 p.m., but Jeff Konya, director of athletics, said the game would be moved to later this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022

They arrived at Konya that night about half-past eleven.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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