1. a native or inhabitant of Turkey
2. a member of any of the Turkic peoples
3. a cruel, tyrannical, or domineering person
Usage: archaic; offensive

Examples

• The Turk spoke fluent English despite being new to the country.
• Many Turks immigrated to Germany in the 1960s.
• The Ottoman Empire was ruled by Turks for centuries.
• She studied the history of various Turkic peoples.
• The merchant was a Turk from Istanbul.
• Ancient Turks were known for their horsemanship.