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aga

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːgə/
Definition of aga

noun

chiefly historical
  • (in Muslim countries, especially under the Ottoman Empire) a military commander or official.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Turkish ağa 'master, lord', from Mongolian aqa

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