Turki

American  

[tur-kee, toor-] / ˈtɜr ki, ˈtʊər- /

noun

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

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adjective

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

Turki British  

/ ˈtɜːkɪ /

adjective

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

2. of or relating to speakers of these languages

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noun

1. these languages collectively; esp Eastern Turkic

Etymology

Origin of Turki

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

Example Sentences

The fight is backed by Turki Alalshikh - chairman of Saudi's General Sports Authority - under the Ring Magazine banner.

From BBC

Turki Alalshikh, president of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, confirmed the matchup.

From Los Angeles Times

Saudi Arabia powerbroker Turki Alalshikh had reportedly planned for Fury and long-time rival Anthony Joshua to take separate bouts in the Kingdom early in 2026 before finally meeting later in the year.

From BBC

General Turki al-Malki, the spokesman for the Riyadh-led groups, said they would act "directly and at the appropriate moment ... to protect civilian life", according to the Saudi news agency SPA.

From Barron's

“It’s the Riyadh Comedy Festival and all of your favorite comedians are performing at the pleasure of Turki Al-Sheikh.”

From Los Angeles Times