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gâvur

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See also: gávur

Turkish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Ottoman Turkish گاور, from Classical Persian گَاوُر (gāwur).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɟaˈvur/, [ɟɑˈβ̞ʊɾ̞̊]

Adjective

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gâvur

  1. cruel, merciless
  2. stubborn

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Noun

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gâvur (definite accusative gâvuru, plural gâvurlar)

  1. (Islam, historical) giaour; a non-Muslim living under Ottoman rule
    Hypernym: kâfir
    Hyponym: Moskof gâvuru
  2. (religion, derogatory) an infidel person
    Synonym: kâfir
  3. (slang) any person of Western origin, foreigner

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