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Istanbul Definition & Meaning

istanbul
noun
  1. the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church

"Istanbul" in song lyrics

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  • "adahan istanbul"
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  • "emlak fiyatlari istanbul"
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  • "allyson singer istanbul"
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Frequently asked questions

What does istanbul mean?
the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church
What part of speech is istanbul?
Istanbul is a noun.

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