Turki
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
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of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp those of central Asia
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of or relating to speakers of these languages
noun
Etymology
Origin of Turki
First recorded in 1800–10; from Persian, equivalent to Turk Turk + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
Example Sentences
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Major-General Turki al-Maliki, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, said in a statement that the Houthi attacks in Jazan, Najran, Abha and Khamis Mushait had hit “civilian and economic facilities.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said air defences had "dealt with" the Houthi missiles.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, said on Monday he wants the fight staged in England while also accommodating a global television audience.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The event in Dublin would happen with the backing of Saudi Arabia-owned production company Sela and influential promoter Turki Alalshikh, co-founder of Zuffa Boxing.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
From an original Turki manuscript by Ahmad, descended of Karu Yunif Ibn Kara Yakub, the year 1357. © 2Dec38; A124082.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1966 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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