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bey

bay

Bey (noun) means a governor or high-ranking official in parts of the former Ottoman Empire. Example: “The local bey ruled the province on behalf of the Sultan.”

noun
1
A governor or high-ranking official in parts of the former Ottoman Empire.
"The local bey ruled the province on behalf of the Sultan."
2
In some regions, a title for a prince or nobleman.
"He was addressed respectfully as a bey by the villagers."

How to use bey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historic Ottoman title roughly equivalent to "governor" or "lord."

Word forms

beys plural, Beys plural

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Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish "bey," meaning "gentleman" or "chief," tracing back to an old Turkic word for "lord."

Origin: Ottoman Turkish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bey” mean?

The word “bey” means a governor or high-ranking official in parts of the former Ottoman Empire. In plain terms, a historic Ottoman title roughly equivalent to "governor" or "lord.".

How do you pronounce “bey”?

“Bey” is pronounced bay (/beɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bey” in a sentence?

Here is “bey” used in a sentence: “The local bey ruled the province on behalf of the Sultan.”

What part of speech is “bey”?

“Bey” is a noun.

Where does the word “bey” come from?

The word “bey” comes from Ottoman Turkish. From Ottoman Turkish "bey," meaning "gentleman" or "chief," tracing back to an old Turkic word for "lord.".

Is “bey” a common word?

“Bey” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bey” have?

“Bey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a governor or high-ranking official in parts of the former Ottoman Empire.

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