aga

or a·gha

[ ah-guh ]

noun

1. a title of honor, usually implying respect for age.
2. a general.

aga

¹

/ ˈɑːɡə /

noun

1. a title of respect, often used with the title of a senior position
2. a military commander

Aga

²

/ ˈɑːɡə /

noun

1. a cooking range and heating system powered by solid fuel, electricity, or gas

Word History and Origins

Origin of aga¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, aga is from the Turkish word ağa lord

Word History and Origins

Origin of aga¹

C17: Turkish, literally: lord

Origin of aga²

C20: from ( Svenskaa ) A ( ktiebolaget ) Ga ( sackumulator ), the original Swedish manufacturer

Example Sentences

“Climate change has increased the intensity and frequency of disasters across the region,” says Deedar Karim, programme co-ordinator for the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat.

From BBC

The AGA wrote in a statement that the legislation was “heavy-handed” and a “slap in the face,” saying the legislation unfairly targets an industry drawing in billions in tax revenue.

From Salon

The horse was at the centre of a major mystery after being later abducted from the Aga Khan's Irish stud and has never been found.

From BBC

Fold in some provocative visuals such as “pregnant Juilliard undergrad,” “billionaire cowboy-ish husband” and “mother of eight” into everything this homestead ballerina doesn’t have — no nannies, no epidurals, no ballet studio in the barn — and watch the controversy light up faster than the gas on an Aga stove.

From Salon

I’d also happily cook it up on my $30,000 Aga range and complete the look – I’m sorry, meal — with toasted homemade bread spread with freshly churned butter.

From Salon