Izmir
/ˈɪzmɪə/
Izmir proper noun: a province and metropolitan municipality in western Anatolia in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast.
Proper noun
Izmir
- A province and metropolitan municipality in western Anatolia in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast.
- A major port city, the capital of İzmir Province, Turkey, geographically continuous with the ancient city of Smyrna.
- 1954, Amerikan Kız Koleji [aut.] and Margaret W. Meyer [ed.], İzmir: The Gateway to Turkey (Piyasa Matbaası), main title
- One major problem in towns of all sizes is the lack of street signs, but almost every local tourist office can provide you with a map. City tourist offices almost always provide acceptable maps; those for İstanbul and İzmir are as good as any you pay for.2000, Dana Facaros, Michael Pauls, Turkey, page 14
- Synonyms:
- Smyrna
Izmir meaning in Hindi, Urdu and Arabic
Izmir in Hindi
- city
- इज़मिर izmir
Izmir in Urdu
- city
- اِزْمِیر izmīr
Izmir in Arabic
- city
- إِزْمِير ʔizmīr
Synonyms of Izmir
Forms of Izmir
| alternative form | İzmir |
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Origin of Izmir
From Turkish İzmir, from Ottoman Turkish ازمیر (İzmir). Doublet of Smyrna.
Words formed from Izmir
Questions about Izmir
- What does Izmir mean?
- Izmir means a province and metropolitan municipality in western Anatolia in Turkey, along the Mediterranean coast.
- What is Izmir in Hindi?
- Izmir in Hindi is इज़मिर (izmir). See Izmir meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Izmir?
- Izmir is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Izmir?
- Izmir is pronounced /ˈɪzmɪə/ (UK).
Words near Izmir in the dictionary
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