OSMAN I

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)

Synonyms:

Osman I; Othman I

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

ameer; amir; emeer; emir (an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia))

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