ˈad.əˌbeg, ˈäd.ə-, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
or ata·bek -ˌbek
( -s )
Etymology: Russian, of Turkic origin; akin to Jagatai atabäg, Turkish atabey, from ata father + bäg, bey prince — more at bey
1. : a Seljuk provincial governor
2. : any of various Turkish high officials (as a vizier or prime minister)