HyperDic: young_turk

English > 2 senses of the expression Young Turk / young Turk:
NOUNperson Young Turka member of one or more of the insurgent groups in Turkey in the late 19th century who rebelled against the absolutism / absolutism of Ottoman rule
person young Turka young radical who agitates for reform
English > Young Turk: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of one or more of the insurgent groups in Turkey in the late 19th century who rebelled against the absolutism / absolutism of Ottoman rule.
Broaderinsurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebelA person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
English > young Turk: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA young radical who agitates for reform.
BroaderradicalA person who has radical ideas or opinions

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