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title: Effendi (Dictionary)
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author: Mehmet Salih Çoban
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# Effendi (Dictionary)

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## Article Content

### **Definition**

*Noun, Adjective*

1. A person who is in a position of authority, exercising control and being obeyed; master.
2. A title of respect used after male names, equivalent to "Mr."
3. A term of address for men.
4. Husband.
5. **Sufism:** A spiritual leader or master (sheikh or pir).
6. **Adjective:** Courteous, polite, disciplined, and composed.

### **Etymology**

(Yun. *aféndis* < *authentês* "one who acts independently; absolute ruler")

The term [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) also entered Arabic, Czech, and English from Turkish.

### **Usage**

1. **Daily Speech:** Commonly used as a form of address or to describe someone's demeanor or social position.
2. **Sufism and Religious Contexts:** Used as a title for spiritual leaders or masters.
3. **Official and Social Contexts:** Historically used for princes, religious figures, and educated individuals.
4. **Literature:** Frequently appears in Ottoman-era literature to describe characters or as a term of address.

### **Example Sentences**

1. The new *efendi* of the factory is closely involved with all employees.
2. Prince Yusuf Izzeddin Efendi attended the morning meeting.
3. *Efendiler,* I kindly ask for your attention during this evening’s discussion.
4. My *efendi* came home late last night.
5. During the gathering, the sheikh *efendi* spoke at length about patience.
6. He is such an *efendi* young man that everyone admires and respects him.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. EFENDİ. Collins English Dictionary. HarperCollins Publishers. https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/effendiEFENDİ. Lugatim. https://lugatim.com/s/EFENDİ. Accessed January 26, 2025.