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Izmir

American

[iz-meer] / ˈɪz mɪər /

noun

Formerly Smyrna. a seaport in W Turkey on the Gulf of Izmir: important city of Asia Minor from ancient times.
Formerly Gulf of Smyrna. Gulf of. an arm of the Aegean Sea in W Turkey. 35 miles (56 km) long; 14 miles (23 km) wide.

Izmir British

/ ˈɪzmɪə /

noun

Former name: Smyrna. a port in W Turkey, on the Gulf of Izmir: the third largest city in the country; university (1955). Pop: 2 500 000 (2005 est)

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According to prosecutors in Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, quoted by the state news agency Anadolu, at least 63 people were detained.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

The poet has for a very long time been associated with the Izmir region of Turkey's Aegean coast, which for most of its history was known as ancient Smyrna.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

The pair had been in the Turkish city of Izmir but were forced to fly home home early due to a family emergency.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

May Day celebrations in Izmir are taking place at Gundogdu Square, while in Diyarbakır they are being held at Istasyon Square.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

"These are really good. Are they from the Izmir Canteen?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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