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cumhurbaşkanı

Cumhurbaşkanı is a Turkish title that directly translates to "President of the Republic." The holder of this position serves as the head of state in Turkey, embodying the unity of the Turkish nation, and representing the legality of the Turkish Republic. Aside from executive powers, the Cumhurbaşkanı also possesses significant legislative and judicial powers. Despite serving a largely ceremonial role in the earlier years, the Turkish president's role has evolved over the years, especially after the constitutional changes approved in the 2017 referendum that transitioned Turkey from a parliamentary republic to a presidential system.