aga

or a·gha

[ ah-guh ]

/ ˈɑ gə /

noun (in Turkey and other Muslim countries)

a title of honor, usually implying respect for age.

a general.

Nearby words

afyonkarahisar, ag, ag-, ag., ag.e., aga, aga khan, aga khan iii, aga khan iv, aga saga, agabus

Origin of aga

First recorded in 1590–1600, aga is from the Turkish word ağa lord

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Much like the British monarchy, when the current Aga Khan is ready to abdicate his post, he will personally choose a successor.
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His companion was an Aga of the Janizaries, second only in rank to the chief Aga.
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With impatience the Aga conversed with the various commanders who thronged him, and as soon as possible dismissed them.
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I care not for the Janizary, though you were the Aga himself, instead of a mutilated slave.
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The chief Aga waved his hand to an attendant, and 152 the military court was formally opened.
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He did not care for a monk, and not much for an agoumenos; but he felt small in the presence of a mighty Turkish aga.
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British Dictionary definitions for aga (1 of 2)

aga

agha

/ (ˈɑːɡə) /

noun (in the Ottoman Empire)

a title of respect, often used with the title of a senior position

a military commander

Word Origin for aga

C17: Turkish, literally: lord

British Dictionary definitions for aga (2 of 2)

Aga

/ (ˈɑːɡə) /

noun

trademark British a cooking range and heating system powered by solid fuel, electricity, or gas

Word Origin for Aga

C20: from (Svenskaa) A (ktiebolaget) Ga (sackumulator), the original Swedish manufacturer

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Word Origin and History for aga

aga

title of rank, especially in Turkey, c.1600, from Turkish agha "chief, master, lord," related to East Turk. agha "elder brother."