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OTHMAN I
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• OTHMAN I (noun)
The noun OTHMAN I has 1 sense:
1. the conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)
Familiarity information: OTHMAN I used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
The conqueror of Turkey who founded the Ottoman Empire and the Ottoman dynasty that ruled Turkey after the 13th century; conquered most of Asia Minor and assumed the title of emir in 1299 (1259-1326)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Osman I; Othman I
Instance hypernyms:
ameer; amir; emeer; emir (an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia))
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