Turki

[tur-kee, toor-]

noun

1. the Turkic languages of central Asia, taken collectively.

adjective

1. of or relating to Turki or to the peoples speaking these languages.

Turki

/ ˈtɜːkɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp those of central Asia

2. of or relating to speakers of these languages

noun

1. these languages collectively; esp Eastern Turkic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Turki¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from Persian, equivalent to Turk Turk + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will come out of retirement in 2026, Saudi boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh appeared to claim on Wednesday.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia's boxing powerhouse Turki Alalshikh has grand plans to host a boxing card at the notorious former Alcatraz prison in San Francisco, California.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia's sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal had said the forward would be "a big prize" and they "would love to have him".

From BBC

White will partner with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority, who has spearheaded the Saudi investment in boxing in the last two years.

From BBC

The Kingdom has invested heavily in boxing in recent years with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority, at the fore.

From BBC