Term
Janissaries
A soldier of an elite corps of Turkish troops organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826.
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Definition
A soldier of an elite corps of Turkish troops organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826.
Sources
- 1.“Janissary.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryLinkOriginal citation: "Janissary." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed May 13, 2025. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/janissary.
Last revised August 14, 2026