Ankara
Ankara (name) means the capital city of Turkey. Example: “Government ministries are headquartered in Ankara.”
How to use Ankara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurkey's capital city, or (in a separate sense) a colorful African print fabric.
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Etymology
From Turkish Ankara, ultimately traced to an ancient Greek word for "anchor," referring to a bend in a local river.
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Rhymes for Ankara
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What does “Ankara” mean?
The word “Ankara” means the capital city of Turkey. In plain terms, turkey's capital city, or (in a separate sense) a colorful African print fabric.
How do you pronounce “Ankara”?
“Ankara” is pronounced ANG-kuh-ruh (/ˈɑːŋ.kə.ɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ankara” in a sentence?
Here is “Ankara” used in a sentence: “Government ministries are headquartered in Ankara.”
What is another word for “Ankara”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Ankara” include Angora.
What part of speech is “Ankara”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ankara” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Ankara” come from?
The word “Ankara” comes from Ancient Greek. From Turkish Ankara, ultimately traced to an ancient Greek word for "anchor," referring to a bend in a local river.
Is “Ankara” a common word?
“Ankara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Ankara” have?
“Ankara” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the capital city of Turkey.
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