Young Turk

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Young Turk

1. A member of a Turkish reformist and nationalist political party active in the early 1900s.

2. often young Turk

a. A young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party.

b. A young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations.

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Young Turk

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a progressive, revolutionary, or rebellious member of an organization, political party, etc, esp one agitating for radical reform

2. (Historical Terms) a member of an abortive reform movement in the Ottoman Empire, originally made up of exiles in W Europe who advocated liberal reforms. The movement fell under the domination of young Turkish army officers of a nationalist bent, who wielded great influence in the government between 1908 and 1918

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Young′ Turk′

1. a member of a reformist and nationalist group in Turkey that was politically dominant from 1908 to 1918.

2. Also, young′ Turk′. a member of an insurgent, usu. liberal faction within a political party or other organization.

[1900–05]

young Turk

- Term for a tyrannical or unmanageable man, based on the members of a party of Turkish agitators that brought about the revolution of 1908.

See also related terms for revolution.

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Noun	1.	Young Turk - a member of one or more of the insurgent groups in Turkey in the late 19th century who rebelled against the absolutism of Ottoman rule freedom fighter, insurgent, insurrectionist, rebel - a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
	2.	young Turk - a young radical who agitates for reform radical - a person who has radical ideas or opinions

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