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🇬🇧English to EnglishAzərbaycanlı[Azerbaycanli]

Azeri

/əˈzɛəri/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A member of the Turkic ethnic group native to Azerbaijan and parts of northwestern Iran.

Example Sentences:
  • The Azeri people have a rich cultural heritage involving traditional music and carpet weaving.
  • Many Azeris live in the capital city of Baku.
2.adjective

Relating to Azerbaijan, its people, or their Turkic language.

Example Sentences:
  • She is fluent in the Azeri language.
  • The festival featured traditional Azeri cuisine and dance.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Persian 'Āzarbāyjān', which traces back to the Old Iranian 'Atropatene', named after Atropates, a satrap of Media under Alexander the Great. The suffix '-i' is a Persian-derived marker indicating origin or belonging.

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Think of 'A-Z' (Azeri) as the people who represent the land from A to Z in Azerbaijan.

Frequently Asked Questions About “Azeri

1. What is the meaning of “Azeri” in English?

In English, Azeri (noun) is defined as: “A member of the Turkic ethnic group native to Azerbaijan and parts of northwestern Iran.”.

2. How do you use “Azeri” in a sentence?

The Azeri people have a rich cultural heritage involving traditional music and carpet weaving.

3. What are English synonyms of “Azeri”?

Common synonyms include:Azerbaijani,Azerbaijani Turk,Azeri-Turk

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “Azeri”?

Derived from the Persian 'Āzarbāyjān', which traces back to the Old Iranian 'Atropatene', named after Atropates, a satrap of Media under Alexander the Great. The suffix '-i' is a Persian-derived marker indicating origin or belonging.