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 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

"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 shipments had constituted "an imminent threat and an escalation that threatens peace and stability", Maj-Gen Turki al-Maliki asserted.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

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 • Dec. 27, 2025

The language of the Kirghiz is Turki and their religion that of Mahomet.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various