pacha

/'pɑ:ʃə/ Cách viết khác : (pacha) /'pa:ʃə/

Thân thiện

The pacha reviews official documents in his chamber.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A high-ranking civil or military official in the former Ottoman Empire or Egypt: "pacha" refers to a title of honor and authority, historically used for governors, generals, or other high officials in Turkey and Egypt. It is an alternative spelling of "pasha."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The pacha governed the province with absolute authority. (The high-ranking official governed the province with absolute authority.)
  • He was appointed a pacha for his service to the empire. (He was appointed to the high rank of pasha for his service to the empire.)

Advanced Usage

• Used as a title: The term often precedes a name as a title, similar to "Lord" or "Governor."
  • Pacha Mehmed was known for his reforms. (The high official Mehmed was known for his reforms.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pasha (n): The more common English spelling of the same title.
  • The pasha lived in a grand palace.
• Bey (n): A lower-ranking title in the Ottoman Empire.
• Vizier (n): A high-ranking political advisor or minister.

Synonyms

• Governor: A person governing a region.
• Dignitary: A person considered important because of high rank or office.

Related Phrases

• "To be made a pacha": To be granted the title and rank of a pacha.
  • After his victory, he was made a pacha.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pasha