noun
Uncommon
Porte
Porte (noun) means a historical name for the government of the Ottoman Empire (usually "the Porte"). Example: “European ambassadors negotiated directly with the Porte in Constantinople.”
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A historical name for the government of the Ottoman Empire (usually "the Porte").
"European ambassadors negotiated directly with the Porte in Constantinople."
How to use Porte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for the Ottoman government, used mainly in older diplomatic and history texts.
When to use it
A formal, historical term rarely used outside discussions of Ottoman history.
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Etymology
From French porte ("gate"), translating the Ottoman Turkish name for the "Exalted Gate" of the sultan's palace, where government business was conducted.
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What does “Porte” mean?
The word “Porte” means a historical name for the government of the Ottoman Empire (usually "the Porte"). In plain terms, a historical term for the Ottoman government, used mainly in older diplomatic and history texts.
How do you use “Porte” in a sentence?
Here is “Porte” used in a sentence: “European ambassadors negotiated directly with the Porte in Constantinople.”
What part of speech is “Porte”?
“Porte” is a noun.
Where does the word “Porte” come from?
The word “Porte” comes from Latin. From French porte ("gate"), translating the Ottoman Turkish name for the "Exalted Gate" of the sultan's palace, where government business was conducted.
Is “Porte” a common word?
“Porte” is an uncommon word in modern English.
