effendi

[ ih-fen-dee ]

noun

, plural ef·fen·dis.

1. a former Turkish title of respect, especially for government officials.
2. (in eastern Mediterranean countries) a man who is a member of the aristocracy.

effendi

/ ɛˈfɛndɪ /

noun

1. (in the Ottoman Empire) a title of respect used to address men of learning or social standing
2. (in Turkey since 1934) the oral title of address equivalent to Mr

Word History and Origins

Origin of effendi¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of effendi¹

C17: from Turkish efendi master, from Modern Greek aphentēs, from Greek authentēs lord, doer; see authentic

Example Sentences

Effendi, a local police chief, said his team was assisting on the ground, adding he had no information about where they had travelled from.

From Reuters

Effendi, a local police chief, said authorities were still counting the number of Rohingya who arrived on Tuesday.

From Reuters

"This project portrays something that does not just have negative effects on the local community, but also globally, as it triggers a chain of reactions," said Ms Effendi.

From BBC

"It is an image that sears itself into your memory, it inspires a kind of sensory reaction," said jury chairperson Rena Effendi.

From BBC

“It is a kind of image that sears itself into your memory. It inspires a kind of sensory reaction,” Global jury chair Rena Effendi said in a statement.

From Seattle Times