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turks

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɝks// turks

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

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

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