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Pera

British  
/ ˈpɪərə /

noun

  1. the former name of Beyoğlu

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul proudly advertises its “Agatha Christie Room,” complete with a replica of the black Underwood typewriter Christie used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Yes, if we learned anything from “Joe Pera Talks With You,” the Adult Swim comedy series that blends “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” with the droll humor of Steven Wright.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2025

Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia's final French Open singles appearance ended in the first round as the former world number four lost 6-4 6-4 to American Bernarda Pera.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Son Rompe Pera Centered on the hollow tunes of the marimba, Son Rompe Pera brings the rebellious spirit of punk to the Afro-Indigenous beats of cumbia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024

Lainie invites Celia to join her at the Pera Palace Hotel in Constantinople as soon as she reaches the city.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern