EFFENDI


Meaning of EFFENDI in English

n. (pl. effendis)

1. a man of education or standing in Eastern Mediterranean or Arab countries.

2 a former title of respect or courtesy in Turkey.

Etymology: f. Turk. efendi f. mod. Gk afentes f. Gk authentes lord, master: see AUTHENTIC

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.