Turkism

noun

Turk·​ism ˈtər-ˌki-zəm How to pronounce Turkism (audio)
: the customs, beliefs, institutions, and principles of the Turks

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Turkism was in 1877

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Cite this Entry

“Turkism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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