müstecir

Turkish

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish مستأجر (müstecir, one who seeks protection), from Arabic مُسْتَأْجِر (mustaʔjir), active participle of اِسْتَأْجَرَ (istaʔjara, to engage for rent).

Noun

müstecir (definite accusative müsteciri, plural müstecirler)

  1. (dated) tenant; renter
    Synonym: kiracı

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