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paşa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  • pasha noun A high-ranking title given to officials, governors, or military commanders in the Ottoman Empire.

Senses

paşa is used for these senses in English:

  • general (military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
  • pasha (historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

general — full definition

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

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