janizaries

Meanings

• noun

  A military force of converted Christian boys in the Ottoman Empire, serving as elite infantry.

  - "The Janizaries were known for their fierce loyalty to the sultan."
  - "The Janizaries played a crucial role in the Ottoman military for centuries."
  - "Despite their Christian origins, Janizaries were forbidden from leaving the military."

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Variants

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janissaries , janissary , janizaries , janizary

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Etymology

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From Turkish janissary, from janissaryan, from janis, meaning 'young' + sarı, meaning 'soldier' or 'blue' (the color of their uniforms)

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Trivia

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1. The Janizaries were disbanded by Sultan Mahmud II in 1826.

2. Janizaries were often portrayed in European art as barbaric and savage, but in reality, they were highly disciplined and skilled soldiers.

3. Janizaries were allowed to marry, but their wives lived in separate quarters and were not permitted to join them in the barracks.

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1. Sipahi: Another Ottoman military unit, consisting of cavalry forces.

2. Devshirme: The practice of recruiting Christian boys into the Ottoman military and converting them to Islam, from which the Janizaries originated.

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Culture

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The Janizaries were an integral part of Ottoman military and society from the late 13th to the late 19th centuries. They were known for their strict discipline, loyalty to the sultan, and fearsome fighting abilities. Janizaries were recruited as young boys, often from Christian families, and converted to Islam. They were given special privileges and lived in barracks, separate from the general population. Janizaries were also known for their distinctive uniforms, which included red fez hats and blue coats.

How to Memorize "janizaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers in blue uniforms with red fez hats, standing at attention in a military formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Janizaries' with the Ottoman Empire and its military.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Janizaries, Janissaries, Janissary Blue Coats' to remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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