noun
Porte
noun
1
A historical name for the government of the Ottoman Empire (usually "the Porte").
"European ambassadors negotiated directly with the Porte in Constantinople."
How to Use Porte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for the Ottoman government, used mainly in older diplomatic and history texts.
When to use it
A formal, historical term rarely used outside discussions of Ottoman history.
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Etymology
From French porte ("gate"), translating the Ottoman Turkish name for the "Exalted Gate" of the sultan's palace, where government business was conducted.