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ef·fen·di

(ĭ-fĕn′dē)

n. pl. ef·fen·dis

1. Used as a title of respect for men in Turkey, equivalent to sir.

2. An educated or respected man in the Near East.

[Turkish efendi, from Medieval Greek aphentēs, master, alteration of Greek authentēs; see authentic.]

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effendi

(ɛˈfɛndɪ)

n, pl -dis

1. (Historical Terms) (in the Ottoman Empire) a title of respect used to address men of learning or social standing

2. (in Turkey since 1934) the oral title of address equivalent to Mr

[C17: from Turkish efendi master, from Modern Greek aphentēs, from Greek authentēs lord, doer; see authentic]

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ef•fen•di

(ɪˈfɛn di)

n., pl. -dis.

1. a former Turkish title of respect, esp. for government officials.

2. (in E Mediterranean countries) a man who is a member of the aristocracy.

[1605–15; < Turkish efendi < Modern Greek, Greek authentḗs doer, master. See authentic]

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