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ottoman empire meaning and definition
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Definition of Ottoman Empire (noun)
- a Turkish sultanate of southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa and southeastern Europe; created by the Ottoman Turks in the 13th century and lasted until the end of World War I; although initially small it expanded until it superseded the Byzantine Empire
- synonyms: Turkish Empire
Source: Princeton University Wordnet