No. 1,052 in Turkish
i̇stiklal
"İstiklal" means "independence" or "liberation" in English.
In a sentence
İstiklal Marşı'mız, milletimizin bağımsızlık ve özgürlük sembolüdür.
Our Independence March is the symbol of our nation's independence and freedom.
Here, 'istiklal' means 'independence' and is part of an official term referring to the national anthem.
Atatürk, Türk milletinin istiklal mücadelesinin öncüsüdür.
Atatürk is the pioneer of the Turkish nation's struggle for independence.
'İstiklal' is used to describe the concept of independence in a historical and national context.
İstanbul'da İstiklal Caddesi, popüler bir alışveriş ve kültür merkezidir.
İstiklal Street in Istanbul is a popular shopping and cultural hub.
Here, 'İstiklal' is used as a proper noun referring to the name of a well-known street in Istanbul.
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