janizary

jan·is·sar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jan-uh-ser-ee]
- /ˈdʒæn əˌsɛr i/
- /ˈdʒæ.nɪ.zə.rɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jan-uh-ser-ee]
- /ˈdʒæn əˌsɛr i/

Definitions of janizary word

noun plural janizary (often initial capital letter) a member of an elite military unit of the Turkish army organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826 after it revolted against the Sultan. 1
noun plural janizary (often initial capital letter) any soldier in the Turkish army. 1
noun plural janizary a member of any group of loyal guards, soldiers, or supporters. 1
noun janizary Alternative spelling of janissary. 0

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Origin of janizary

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < French janissaire < Italian gian(n)izzero < Turkish yeniçeri, equivalent to yeni new + çeri soldiery, militia

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Parts of speech for Janizary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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janizary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

janizary usage trend in Literature

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