alevi

This is the 3876th most frequent Turkish word.


alevi

"Alevi" refers to a member of a religious and cultural community within Islam, primarily in Turkey, that follows Alevism, a belief system incorporating aspects of Shia Islam, Sufism, and Anatolian traditions.


literal usage referring to the flame of a fire

Ateşin alevi her yanı sardı.

The flame of the fire engulfed everywhere.


metaphorical usage to describe brilliance or vitality

O, hayatın alevi gibi parladı.

He/she shone like the flame of life.


figurative usage describing incitement or intensification in a neutral or contentious setting

Politik alevi körükleyen bir konuşma yaptı.

He/she made a speech that fueled the political flame.