Plural of bazaar; marketplaces or shopping districts, especially in Middle Eastern, South Asian, or North African countries, featuring numerous small shops and stalls.
From Persian bazār, from Old Persian word for market. The term traveled through Turkish, Arabic, and other languages before entering English through trade routes and colonial contact. The -s marks the English plural form.
Bazaars are more than just markets—they're architectural marvels with covered passages, intricate passageways, and centuries of commerce woven into their design! The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul has over 4,000 shops and has been operating continuously for 500+ years!
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