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pasha

 

[ หˆpรฆสƒษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

Pasha was an Ottoman title of high rank and authority, equivalent to a governor or commander. In the Ottoman Empire, it was often awarded to military leaders and provincial governors who had shown exceptional service. The title was typically followed by a geographical location or the name of a region, indicating the area under their control. It symbolizes power and governance, and in some contexts, it was associated with certain privileges and responsibilities.

Synonyms

commander, duke, governor, viceroy

Examples of usage

  • The pasha ruled over the province with an iron fist.
  • He was appointed pasha after his successful military campaign.
  • The pasha's palace was a center of political intrigue.
  • Many people flocked to see the pasha during his visits.
  • The title of pasha was revered among the Ottoman nobles.

Translations

Translations of the word "pasha" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pasha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคถเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pascha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasha

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚ทใƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pacha

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paลŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ƒค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุดุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pasha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ•ๅค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pasha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paลŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasha

Etymology

The word 'pasha' is derived from the Turkish language, where it signifies a title of respect and authority. In the early days of the Ottoman Empire, it was used to denote high-ranking officials, particularly in the military and administrative sectors. The roots of the term can be traced back to the Arabic language, where 'pasha' has a similar connotation of honor and rank. Over the centuries, as the Ottoman Empire expanded across different regions, the title was adopted in various forms and spellings in other languages. It was not only restricted to the Ottoman context but also influenced the political structures of neighboring regions under Ottoman control. Today, 'pasha' serves as a historical reminder of the Ottoman Empire's administrative hierarchy and cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,810, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.