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Definition of antalya
antalya
/ɑːnˈtɑːl.jə/
An · tal · ya
antalya Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major resort city and port located on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, renowned for its ancient Roman ruins, historic Ottoman architecture, and status as the capital of the Turkish Riviera.
Example
"We booked a summer holiday in Antalya to explore the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Gate and relax on the Mediterranean beaches."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The city was founded in the Hellenistic period by King Attalus II of Pergamon, after whom it was originally named Attaleia. Over centuries, the name evolved into Adalia and eventually the modern Turkish Antalya.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antalya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antalya