effendi

• Nom historique utilisé comme titre de respect en Turquie et dans d'autres parties de l'ancien Empire ottoman, notamment pour les fonctionnaires ou les hommes instruits.

A noun that was historically used as a title of respect in Turkey and other parts of the former Ottoman Empire, particularly for government officials or educated men.

1. C1formal

   A former Turkish title of respect, used especially for government officials, scholars, or men of high social standing.

   Effendi (titre de respect)

   • The ambassador was addressed as Effendi by the local dignitaries.
   • In the Ottoman Empire, the title Effendi was used for educated men.
   • The old man, known as Effendi, was highly respected in the village.