As nouns the difference between pasha and effendi
is that pasha is a high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire while effendi is 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.
pasha
Alternative forms
* pascha
* bashaw
Noun
(
en noun)
(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.
Derived terms
* pashalik
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effendi
Alternative forms
* (l)
Noun
(
en noun)
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.