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Definition of effendis in English English dictionary
- plural of effendi
- effendi
- to a state official or man of learning, as one learned in the law, but often simply as the courtesy title of a gentleman
- effendi
- Master; sir; a Turkish title of respect, applied esp
- effendi
- An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory
- effendi
- Master; sir; a title of a Turkish state official and man of learning, especially one learned in the law
- effendi
- a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials
- effendi
- {i} former Turkish title of respect; man belonging to the aristocracy (in eastern Mediterranean countries)