Associations to the word «Effendi»
Noun
Wiktionary
EFFENDI, noun. An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.
Dictionary definition
EFFENDI, noun. A former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials.
Wise words
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