Konya
or Kon·ia
[ kawn-yah, kawn-yah ]
/ ˈkɔn yɑ, kɔnˈyɑ /
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noun
a city in southern Turkey, south of Ankara.
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Words nearby Konya
Konoye, Konrad, Konstantinovka, Konstanz, kontakion, Konya, Koo, Koobi Fora, koodoo, kook, kookaburra
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Example sentences from the Web for Konya
“We will not bow our heads to any threat,” the prime minister said during a speech in the central Anatolian city of Konya.
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British Dictionary definitions for Konya
Konya
Konia
/ (ˈkɔːnjɑː) /
noun
a city in SW central Turkey: in ancient times a Phrygian city and capital of Lycaonia. Pop: 883 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Iconium
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