Ankara
|An-ka-ra|
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/ˈæŋkərə/
Turkish capital; anchor (orig.)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ankara' originates from ancient Greek, specifically the word 'Ankyra', where 'ankyra' meant 'anchor'.
Historical Evolution
'Ankara' changed from ancient Greek 'Ankyra' to Latin 'Ancyra', later appeared as Ottoman/Turkish 'Angora', and eventually became the modern English name 'Ankara'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'anchor', but over time it evolved into the proper name of the city and now denotes the capital of Turkey.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the capital city of Turkey, located in the central Anatolia region.
Ankara is the capital of Turkey.
Synonyms
AncyraAngora
Last updated: 2025/11/01 22:31