Turkish capital

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Definition

Noun: - The capital city of Turkey: This term refers to the primary administrative and political center of the Republic of Turkey. It is situated in the west-central part of the country. Historically, the city was known as Angora, a name still associated with certain local products.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ankara is the Turkish capital.
    • The Turkish capital has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
    • Diplomatic meetings are often held in the Turkish capital.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used in geopolitical, historical, and travel contexts to specify the seat of the Turkish government, distinguishing it from Istanbul, the country's largest city.
  • It can be used attributively to describe things originating from or related to the city (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
  • Ankara: The modern name for the Turkish capital.
  • Angora: The historical name for the city, still used for breeds of goat (Angora goat) and cat (Angora cat) originating from the region.
Synonyms
  • Ankara
  • Capital of Turkey
Notes
  • "Turkish capital" functions as a proper noun phrase. It is important to note that it refers specifically to the city of Ankara, not to financial capital.
Noun
  1. the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats