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Definition of sakarya
sakarya
/səˈkɑːrjə/
Sa · kar · ya
sakarya Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in northwestern Turkey that rises in the Phrygian highlands and flows into the Black Sea, historically known as the Sangarius.
2
A province in northwestern Turkey, located on the coast of the Black Sea and named after the river that runs through it.
Example
"We took a scenic train ride through Sakarya, admiring the lush greenery and agricultural lands of the region."
• Rhymes for sakarya
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek 'Sangarios' (Σαγγάριος), the classical name for the river in Asia Minor, which is likely of ancient Phrygian or Anatolian origin.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sakarya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sakarya