Istambuli
[ is-tam-boo-lee, -boo l-ee, -tahm- ]
/ ˌɪs tæmˈbu li, -ˈbʊl i, -tɑm- /
noun
a native or inhabitant of Istanbul.
Origin of Istambuli
Istambul (respelling of
Istanbul to reflect the assimilation of
n) +
-i < Arabic
-ī adj. suffix of appurtenance