Urfa

[ oor-fah ]

/ ʊərˈfɑ /

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noun

a city in SE Turkey, E of the Euphrates River: on the site of ancient Edessa.

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How to use Urfa in a sentence

The Ibrahim of Urfa was perhaps some local hero who has got credited with his namesakes deeds.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
There is also a small school at Urfa under the auspices of the American mission in that town.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1|Various
It may be added that a further tradition asserts that Urfa was the home of Job.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
The sultan supported the revolt and also sent troops to conquer Urfa which Ibrahim had neglected to surrender.
The Political History of England - Vol XI|George Brodrick

In Urfa—even in fanatical Urfa—there was one such petition sent in.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram

British Dictionary definitions for Urfa

Urfa

/ (ˈɜːfə) /

noun

a city in SE Turkey: market centre. Pop: 451 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Edessa

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