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Izmir
IHZ-meer
Izmir (name) means a major port city on Turkey's Aegean coast, and the province surrounding it. Example: “Izmir was known in antiquity as Smyrna.”
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A major port city on Turkey's Aegean coast, and the province surrounding it.
"Izmir was known in antiquity as Smyrna."
How to use Izmir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large coastal city in western Turkey, formerly called Smyrna.
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Etymology
From Turkish İzmir, ultimately from Ottoman Turkish; a doublet of the ancient name Smyrna.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Izmir” mean?
The word “Izmir” means a major port city on Turkey's Aegean coast, and the province surrounding it. In plain terms, a large coastal city in western Turkey, formerly called Smyrna.
How do you pronounce “Izmir”?
“Izmir” is pronounced IHZ-meer (/ˈɪzmɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Izmir” in a sentence?
Here is “Izmir” used in a sentence: “Izmir was known in antiquity as Smyrna.”
What part of speech is “Izmir”?
“Izmir” is a name.
Where does the word “Izmir” come from?
The word “Izmir” comes from Ottoman Turkish. From Turkish İzmir, ultimately from Ottoman Turkish; a doublet of the ancient name Smyrna.
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