ankara
ankara Lexical Profile
• noun
The capital city of Turkey, located in the central Anatolia region and serving as the country's political and administrative center.
"After spending a few days in Istanbul, the diplomats took a high-speed train to Ankara for their meetings at the parliament."
A vibrant, patterned cotton textile commonly used to make traditional and modern West African clothing.
"She wore a beautifully tailored dress made from brightly colored ankara to the wedding."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the city, 'Ankara' is always capitalized. When referring to the vibrant textile, it is often written in lowercase.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The city's name derives from the ancient Greek 'Ankyra' (anchor) and was historically known as Angora. The vibrant textile, popularized in West Africa, was historically named after the Turkish city due to global textile trade routes and manufacturing history.