janizary

Meanings

• noun

  A military slave in the Ottoman Empire, originally Christian boys forcibly converted to Islam and trained as soldiers.

  - "The Janizary corps was an elite military force in the Ottoman Empire."
  - "The Janizary's loyalty to the sultan was absolute."
  - "The Janizary's discipline was legendary."

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Variants

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janissaries , janissary , janizaries , janizary

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Etymology

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From Turkish 'yeni čeri' meaning 'new soldier'.

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Trivia

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1. The Janizaries were known for their distinctive red fez hats.

2. The Janizaries were responsible for maintaining law and order in the Ottoman Empire.

3. The Janizaries were paid in land grants instead of a salary.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ottoman Empire: The Janizaries were an integral part of the Ottoman military and administration.

2. Military slavery: The Janizaries were military slaves, forcibly converted to Islam and trained as soldiers.

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Culture

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The Janizaries were an important part of the Ottoman military and administration from the late 13th to the late 18th centuries. They were known for their discipline, loyalty, and fearsome reputation. The Janizary corps was disbanded in 1826, following a rebellion against the sultan.

How to Memorize "janizary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers dressed in Ottoman-era armor, standing at attention.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Janizary' with 'elite military force' or 'military slaves'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Janizaries = New Soldiers' to remember the meaning of the word.

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