English Reference

Word

turks

/ˈtɝks/

Definition

n. people who come from Turkey or have Turkish ancestors. You use this word to talk about the citizens or the culture of the country Turkey.

n. the plural form of 'Turk', referring to the people, citizens, or ethnic group associated with the nation of Turkey. When capitalised, it identifies the specific nationality or ethnic identity.

Examples

“Many Turks live and work in Germany today.”

“The local festival was organized by a group of Turks who wanted to share their traditional food and music with the neighborhood.”

Examples

simple

“Many Turks live and work in Germany today.”

contextual

“The local festival was organized by a group of Turks who wanted to share their traditional food and music with the neighborhood.”

Usage

Always capitalised as it refers to a specific nationality or ethnic group.

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