noun
Uncommon
pasha
PA-shuh
Pasha (noun) means a high-ranking title given to officials, governors, or military commanders in the Ottoman Empire. Example: “The pasha ruled the province on behalf of the sultan.”
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A high-ranking title given to officials, governors, or military commanders in the Ottoman Empire.
"The pasha ruled the province on behalf of the sultan."
How to use pasha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical Ottoman title roughly equivalent to "governor" or "general."
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish paşa, possibly derived from Persian padshah ("king") or from Turkish words for "head" and "master."
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What does “pasha” mean?
The word “pasha” means a high-ranking title given to officials, governors, or military commanders in the Ottoman Empire. In plain terms, a historical Ottoman title roughly equivalent to "governor" or "general.".
How do you pronounce “pasha”?
“Pasha” is pronounced PA-shuh (/ˈpɑʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “pasha” in a sentence?
Here is “pasha” used in a sentence: “The pasha ruled the province on behalf of the sultan.”
What part of speech is “pasha”?
“Pasha” is a noun.
Where does the word “pasha” come from?
The word “pasha” comes from Persian. From Ottoman Turkish paşa, possibly derived from Persian padshah ("king") or from Turkish words for "head" and "master.".
Is “pasha” a common word?
“Pasha” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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