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pacha

/ˈpɑːtʃə/ /ˈpɑːt͡ʃɑː/

Meanings
noun
A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

Examples :

"The pacha, known for his strategic brilliance, commanded the Ottoman troops during the siege. "
military history government royal title position

Related Words

Illustration strategic

strategic adjective

/stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/

Of or pertaining to strategy

"The school implemented a strategic plan to improve student attendance. "

Illustration enthusiast

enthusiast noun

/ɪnˈθuːziæst/ /ɛnˈθuːziæst/

A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.

"My dad is a real enthusiast; he watches every baseball game he can. "

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brilliance noun

/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

"The Christmas lights' brilliance illuminated the entire street. "

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governor noun

/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/

The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.

"The governor of our state announced new education funding for schools. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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regional noun

/ˈɹiːdʒnəl/

An entity or event with scope limited to a single region.

"The regional school competition was only for students in the western part of the city. "

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commanded verb

/kəˈmɑːndɪd/ /kəˈmændɪd/

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

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butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

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commander noun

/kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ /kəˈmændɚ/

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

"The commander of the school's student council oversaw the organization of the annual fundraiser. "

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honorary noun

/ˈɒnərəri/ /ˈɑːnəˌreri/

An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.

"The school awarded an honorary to the retired teacher for her decades of service. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."