seljuk

/sɛlˈdʒʌk/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Turkic people who were prominent in Anatolia and Syria from the 11th to the 14th century.

“The Seljuk Empire was a powerful force in the region during the Middle Ages.”

2. proper noun

A historical region in Anatolia that was inhabited by the Seljuk people.

“The city of Konya is a significant cultural center in the Seljuk region of Turkey.”

Synonyms

  • Oghuz
  • Turk
  • Turkic

Antonyms

  • Byzantine
  • Christian