sanjak

Meanings

• noun

  A historical administrative division in the Ottoman Empire and other Turkish-speaking areas.

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Variants

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sans , sanses

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Etymology

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From Turkish şan 'thousand' and jāk 'militia' or 'district'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sanjak' was used in various contexts throughout the history of the Ottoman Empire, including military, administrative, and judicial purposes.

2. The size and population of a sanjak varied greatly, depending on the location and historical period.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ottoman Empire: An historic empire that existed from 1299 to 1922 and spanned three continents, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Culture

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The term 'sanjak' has historical significance in the Ottoman Empire and Turkish-speaking areas, representing a district or a military jurisdiction.

How to Memorize "sanjak"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a historical map of the Ottoman Empire and identify the regions labeled as 'sanjaks'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanjak' with the concept of a district or a jurisdiction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'sanjak' comes from the Turkish words 'şan' and 'jāk', meaning 'thousand' and 'militia' or 'district' respectively.

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