effendi

ef·fen·di  (-fnd)

n. pl. ef·fen·dis

1. Used as a title of respect for men in Turkey, equivalent to sir.

2. An educated or respected man in the Near East.

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[Turkish efendi, from Medieval Greek aphents, master, alteration of Greek authents.]

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effendi [ɛˈfɛndɪ]

n pl -dis

1. (Historical Terms) (in the Ottoman Empire) a title of respect used to address men of learning or social standing

2. (in Turkey since 1934) the oral title of address equivalent to Mr

[from Turkish efendi master, from Modern Greek aphentēs, from Greek authentēs lord, doer; see authentic]

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effendi - a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials Turk - a native or inhabitant of Turkey