süvari

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Turkish

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Etymology

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From Ottoman Turkish سواری (süvari), alteration of Persian سوار (sovâr, rider, cavalryman).

Adjective

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süvari

  1. mounted (riding a horse)
    Synonym: atlı

Noun

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süvari (definite accusative süvariyi, plural süvariler)

  1. rider, horseman
    Synonym: binici
  2. (military) cavalryman; cavalry
    • 1939 September 3, Cumhuriyet, page 1 photo caption:
      Leh ordusuna mensub bir süvari kıt'ası.
      A cavalry detachment belonging to the Polish army.
  3. (nautical) captain

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