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janissary

/dʒænɪˈsɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does janissary mean?

noun

A member of the elite infantry corps of the Ottoman Empire, recruited from Christian boys captured in war and trained as soldiers. A janissary was a highly disciplined and well-trained soldier.

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"The janissary corps was known for its bravery and military prowess."

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