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Definition of Dardanelles
1. Noun. The strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey.
Exact synonyms: Canakkale Bogazi, Hellespont
Group relationships: Republic Of Turkey, Turkey
Generic synonyms: Sound, Strait
Group relationships: Republic Of Turkey, Turkey
Generic synonyms: Sound, Strait
2. Noun. The unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia; defeated by the Turks.
Exact synonyms: Dardanelles Campaign
Generic synonyms: Campaign, Military Campaign
Group relationships: First World War, Great War, War To End War, World War 1, World War I
Geographical relationships: Republic Of Turkey, Turkey
Generic synonyms: Campaign, Military Campaign
Group relationships: First World War, Great War, War To End War, World War 1, World War I
Geographical relationships: Republic Of Turkey, Turkey