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OTHMAN I
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)
Synonyms:
Osman I; Othman I
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
ameer; amir; emeer; emir (an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia))