yurt
1. homeland of a people or nation; territory comprising a nation-state. 2. place or area in which one grew up. 3. place which one can call home, home. 4. home, cradle, place which breeds excellent ...: askerler yurdu a place which produces top-notch soldiers. 5. hostel, dormitory (for university students). 6. home (for homeless or distressed people): yetiştirme yurdu orphanage. 7. place where a particular service is rendered or a particular subject is taught: sağlık yurdu clinic. biçki ve dikiş yurdu sewing school. -- bilgisi civics (a subject taught in schools). -- tutmak /ı/ to settle in, make (a place) one´s home.