Turkish

American  

[tur-kish] / ˈtɜr kɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or derived from Turkey or the Turks.

2. of or relating to the language of Turkey.

3. (loosely) Turkic.

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noun

1. the Turkic language of Turkey. Turk, Turk.

2. (loosely) Turkic.

Turkish British  

/ ˈtɜːkɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Turkey, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family See also Osmanli

Other Word Forms

• Turkishness
  noun
• anti-Turkish
  adjective
• non-Turkish
  adjective
• pro-Turkish
  adjective
• pseudo-Turkish
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Turkish

First recorded in 1535–45; Turk + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Turkish

Taylor also says he thinks his fellow officials should think twice before criticising their former colleagues in the media and talks of his hopes of helping Turkish football emerge from a sprawling referee betting scandal.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Turkish officials would later tell regional counterparts that they found no evidence Trump was ever in danger of a Manpad attack, Middle East officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Knight said it may be necessary to pause inquest proceedings pending the outcome of any criminal investigation and confirmed the court would liaise with Turkish authorities.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The move is expected to involve the release of around 3,500 PKK-linked detainees in an initial phase, lawmakers said -- around a third of the number held in Turkish prisons.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Turkish and Syrian flags flutter on its roof.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell