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Meaning of janissary
Wordnet
janissary (n)
a loyal supporter
a Turkish soldier
Webster
janissary (n.)
See Janizary.
janissary Sentence Examples
- The janissaries, renowned for their ferocity, formed the elite infantry of the Ottoman Empire.
- The boy scouts were forcibly recruited into the janissaries as part of the devshirme system.
- The Pinnacle of the Janissary Corps' power came during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
- The janissaries' distinctive uniforms, with long, tasselled hats, were a symbol of their formidable presence.
- The Janissary Uprising of 1826 led to the massacre and disbandment of the corps.
- The Janissary Barracks in Istanbul now serves as a museum showcasing the history of this elite force.
- The Janissaries were known for their unwavering loyalty to the Ottoman sultan.
- The Janissary Corps played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's military victories for centuries.
- The Janissaries were often employed as palace guards, responsible for protecting the sultan and his family.
- The decline of the Janissary Corps coincided with the weakening of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
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a loyal supporter, a Turkish soldierSee Janizary.
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The janissaries, renowned for their ferocity, formed the elite infantry of the Ottoman Empire.
The boy scouts were forcibly recruited into the janissaries as part of the devshirme system.
The Pinnacle of the Janissary Corps' power came during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
The janissaries' distinctive uniforms, with long, tasselled hats, were a symbol of their formidable presence.
