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
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.