devshirme
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/dɪvˈʃaɪrm/
/ˈdɛvʃɜːm/
GeneralHistory
- 1 devşirme countable
Definition (English)
The Ottoman levy of Christian boys from the Balkans, who were converted to Islam, educated at court and trained for state service.
Example Sentences
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Several grand viziers began their careers through the devshirme.Birkaç sadrazam, kariyerlerine devşirme yoluyla başladı.
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The devshirme system was discontinued in the early eighteenth century.Devşirme sistemi, on sekizinci yüzyıl başlarında sona erdirildi.
Collocations
devshirme systemdevshirme levy