VILAYET

Etymology

Noun

vilayet (plural vilayets)

One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire.

Source: Wiktionary


Vi`la*yet", n. Etym: [Turk., from Ar. wilayah.]

Definition: One of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire; -- formerly called eyalet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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