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Definition of turin
turin
/tʊəˈrɪn/
Tu · rin
turin Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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1
A major industrial and cultural city in northwestern Italy, serving as the capital of the Piedmont region along the Po River. It is known historically as the first capital of unified Italy and is internationally recognized for its automotive industry, elegant architecture, and as the home of the Shroud of Turin.
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The city's native Italian name is 'Torino', which is occasionally used interchangeably in English, especially in the context of international events like the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turin