Ankara

geographical name

An·​ka·​ra ˈaŋ-kə-rə How to pronounce Ankara (audio)
ˈäŋ-
variants or formerly Angora or ancient Ancyra
city and capital of Turkey in north central Anatolia population 2,559,471

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“Ankara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ankara. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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