Ankara

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Definition

Noun: * The capital city of Turkey: Ankara is the political and administrative center of Turkey, located in the west-central part of the country. It is distinct from Istanbul, which is the country's largest city and main cultural and economic hub.

Usage
  • Ankara serves as the seat of the Turkish government and houses important national institutions.
  • The city is a major center for education, commerce, and industry within Turkey.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Grand National Assembly of Turkey is located in Ankara.
    • After the foundation of the modern republic, Ankara was declared the capital.
    • We flew into Istanbul but took a train to Ankara for the diplomatic meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ankara" as a metonym: The name "Ankara" is often used to refer to the Turkish government or its policies, similar to how "Washington" refers to the U.S. government.
    • The decision from Ankara will affect the entire region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Angora (noun): The former historical name for Ankara. This name is still used in reference to certain animal breeds and products originating from the region.
    • Angora goat (source of mohair wool)
    • Angora rabbit (source of angora wool)
    • Angora cat (a breed of domestic cat)
Synonyms
  • Capital of Turkey: The primary and most precise synonym.
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The primary and only common meaning of "Ankara" in English is as the proper noun naming the capital city of Turkey.
  • The term "Angora," derived from the city's old name, has taken on separate meanings related to animal breeds and textiles (e.g., angora wool) and is not used interchangeably with "Ankara" in modern geopolitical contexts.
Noun
  1. the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats

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