effendi

ef·fen·di

E e

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ih-fen-dee]
- /ɪˈfɛn di/
- /e.ˈfen.di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-fen-dee]
- /ɪˈfɛn di/

Definitions of effendi word

noun plural effendi a former Turkish title of respect, especially for government officials. 1
noun plural effendi (in eastern Mediterranean countries) a man who is a member of the aristocracy. 1
noun effendi A man of high education or social standing in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country. 1
noun effendi (in the Ottoman Empire) a title of respect used to address men of learning or social standing 0
noun effendi (in Turkey since 1934) the oral title of address equivalent to Mr 0
noun effendi Sir; Mr.: a Turkish title of respect 0

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Origin of effendi

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Turkish efendi < Modern Greek, Greek authentḗs doer, master. See authentic

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Parts of speech for Effendi

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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effendi popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

effendi usage trend in Literature

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