Turki
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
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of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp those of central Asia
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of or relating to speakers of these languages
noun
Etymology
Origin of Turki
First recorded in 1800–10; from Persian, equivalent to Turk Turk + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
Example Sentences
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The fight is backed by Turki Alalshikh - chairman of Saudi's General Sports Authority - under the Ring Magazine banner.
From BBC
Turki Alalshikh, president of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, confirmed the matchup.
From Los Angeles Times
Saudi Arabia powerbroker Turki Alalshikh had reportedly planned for Fury and long-time rival Anthony Joshua to take separate bouts in the Kingdom early in 2026 before finally meeting later in the year.
From BBC
General Turki al-Malki, the spokesman for the Riyadh-led groups, said they would act "directly and at the appropriate moment ... to protect civilian life", according to the Saudi news agency SPA.
From Barron's
“It’s the Riyadh Comedy Festival and all of your favorite comedians are performing at the pleasure of Turki Al-Sheikh.”
From Los Angeles Times
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