janissary

[US]/ˈdʒænɪsəri/
[UK]/ˈdʒænəˌsɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.historical elite military unit of the Ottoman Empire; Turkish soldier; trusted follower or supporter
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

elite janissary

janissary corps

janissary rebellion

janissary officer

janissary soldier

janissary training

janissary tactics

janissary history

janissary legacy

janissary uniform

Example Sentences

the janissary was known for his loyalty to the sultan.

many young boys were recruited as janissaries in the ottoman empire.

the training of a janissary was rigorous and demanding.

janissaries played a crucial role in the military campaigns.

the janissary corps was disbanded in the 19th century.

as a janissary, he was trained in various combat skills.

the janissary system was unique to the ottoman military.

janissaries were often seen as elite soldiers.

the loyalty of the janissary was paramount to the empire's stability.

he aspired to become a janissary and serve the empire.

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