Definitions for Pashaˈpɑ ʃə, ˈpæʃ ə, pəˈʃɑ, -ˈʃɔ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pa•shaˈpɑ ʃə, ˈpæʃ ə, pəˈʃɑ, -ˈʃɔ(n.)(pl.)-shas.
a former title placed after the name of high officials in countries under Turkish rule.
Category: Government
Origin of pasha:
1640–50; < Turkish paşa
Princeton's WordNet
pasha, pacha(noun)
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
Wiktionary
pasha(Noun)
A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.
Origin: From پاشا (Turkish paşa), from پادشاه.
Webster Dictionary
Pasha(noun)
an honorary title given to officers of high rank in Turkey, as to governers of provinces, military commanders, etc. The earlier form was bashaw
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Pasha
a Turkish title, originally bestowed on princes of the blood, but now extended to governors of provinces and prominent officers in the army and navy.
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