First Known Use: 1908
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young Turk
noun, often capitalized Y
Definition of YOUNG TURK
: an insurgent or a member of an insurgent group especially in a political party : radical; broadly : one advocating changes within a usually established group
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Origin of YOUNG TURK
Young Turks, a 20th century revolutionary party in Turkey
Rhymes with YOUNG TURK
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