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Definition of Ottoman empire
1. Noun. A Turkish sultanate of southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa and southeastern Europe; created by the Ottoman Turks in the 13th century and lasted until the end of World War I; although initially small it expanded until it superseded the Byzantine Empire.
Exact synonyms: Turkish Empire
Generic synonyms: Empire, Imperium
Group relationships: Africa, Asia, Europe
Generic synonyms: Empire, Imperium
Group relationships: Africa, Asia, Europe