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

Before and immediately after the fight, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh, a major power-broker in modern boxing, was speaking as if the fight announcement was imminent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"Al-Kharj is now in the news, and friends call to check on us with almost every update," said government employee Turki, who also gave just his first name.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Goren allegedly worked alongside Ozgur Altun, known by the code name "Abu Yasir Al Turki".

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

The people are strict Mahomedans, and speak a Turki dialect.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Yule, Henry