Ataturk

proper noun

Meaning

A surname meaning 'Father of the Turks,' officially bestowed upon Mustafa Kemal in 1934 by the Turkish Grand National Assembly to honor his role in founding the modern Turkish state.

Examples

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk implemented sweeping reforms that transformed Turkey into a secular republic.
Statues of Atatürk are found in nearly every town square throughout the country.

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Ataturk

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtətʊrk/

Definition

A surname meaning 'Father of the Turks,' officially bestowed upon Mustafa Kemal in 1934 by the Turkish Grand National Assembly to honor his role in founding the modern Turkish state.

Examples

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk implemented sweeping reforms that transformed Turkey into a secular republic.
Statues of Atatürk are found in nearly every town square throughout the country.

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