Definition

Noun 1. A member of a Turkic people forming the majority population of Azerbaijan and also living in neighboring regions: An Azeri is a person belonging to the principal ethnic group of the Republic of Azerbaijan and adjacent areas, such as northwestern Iran. 2. (Also Azerbaijani) The Turkic language spoken by the Azeri people: This refers to the language of the Azeri ethnic group.

Usage Examples

• The conference included representatives from various ethnic groups, including an Azeri scholar.
• She is Azeri but grew up speaking Russian as well.
• The Azeri community in the city celebrates Nowruz with traditional music.

Advanced Usage

• The term can function attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the ethnic group or their culture.
  • We enjoyed the Azeri cuisine at the festival.
  • The museum has a collection of Azeri carpets.

Variants and Related Words

• Azerbaijani: This is a synonym for both the noun (a person) and the adjective form. It is often used interchangeably with "Azeri," though "Azerbaijani" may have a stronger association with the modern nation-state.
  • The Azerbaijani delegation arrived for the talks.
• Azeri Turkish: An older or alternative name for the Azeri language.
• Azerbaijan: The country where Azeris are the dominant ethnic group.

Synonyms

• Azerbaijani (for both the person and the language)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning refers to the ethnic group and its members.
• The secondary meaning refers to their language.
• The word is typically used in an ethnic and cultural context rather than solely a national one, as Azeri populations exist in more than one country.

Noun

1. an ethnic group living in Azerbaijan