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Mersin

American

[mer-seen] / mɛrˈsin /

noun

a seaport in S Turkey, on the NW coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mersin British

/ mɛəˈsiːn /

noun

Also called: Içel. a port in S Turkey, on the Mediterranean: oil refinery. Pop: 603 000 (2005 est)

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Selim Zuberi, a 38-year-old consultant from Mersin, said the programme was also important for bringing people from the two neighbouring countries closer.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

Another tanker, the Mersin, was attacked and immobilised off the coast of Senegal in late November.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Asked about the 5.5 million barrels of fuel that, according to Kpler data, arrived from Russia at the company’s mooring in the bay of Mersin this year, Ayrik said he couldn’t discuss the company’s customers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025

Mark Dickey, 40, was rescued early on Tuesday after being trapped in the Morca cave in Mersin province's Taurus Mountains.

From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2023

He was whisked to the hospital in the nearby city of Mersin in a helicopter.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

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