noun
or kho·jah ˈkōjə
( -s )
Etymology: Turkish & Persian; Turkish hoca, from Persian khwāja
1. also ho·dja ˈhō-
a. : a member of any of various classes (as wealthy merchants) in Muslim lands — used as a title of respect
b. : a Muhammadan teacher
2. capitalized
[Hindi ḵ́ẖoja, from Persian khwāja ]
India : a member of an Ismaili sect surviving as a subsect of the ancient Assassins