PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

cemevis

JEM-ay-veez

Definition

The distinct places of worship and community gathering for members of the Alevi faith.

Etymology

Derived from the Turkish words 'cem' (meaning assembly or gathering) and 'ev' (meaning house), reflecting the communal nature of Alevi religious services.

In the news

Bakırhan mentions cemevis in his argument for equality, stating that for Alevis to achieve true equal citizenship, their houses of worship must be officially recognized.

Bakırhan: This law is not an end, but a beginning

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