Aga
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- noun
- Archaic
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Aga
- The Ismailis are Shi'a Muslims who recognize His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV as their imam or spiritual leader.
- Aga Khan
- Aga Khan Foundation
- Aga Khan Development Network
Examples
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At the communal level, a hierarchy of local, regional, national, and international boards and councils ensures that the Aga Khan is able to communicate with and distribute or redistribute resources to his followers throughout the world.
Academic text (1998) -
The Aga Khan Foundation's approach has proved compatible with that of the U.S. government's new approach to faith-based organizations.
Academic text (2007) -
Only to his son... ...will the aga speak of secret places.
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What was it you said, dear aga?
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A good son, dear aga.
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But even the aga's wisdom at last showed a weakness... ...love for his son.
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It was the Aga Khan's palace before they turned it into a prison.
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The primary noncommunal umbrella organization that integrates these institutions is the Aga Khan Development Network.
Academic text (1998) -
Dave's guests this morning are: the Aga Khan, Lyle Goodhue, inventor of the aerosol spray can... and quiz champion Charles Van Doren.
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The village respected the aga for his wisdom and leadership during difficult times.
Synonyms
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A title for a ruler or important leader in Central Asia and nearby countries
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A local ruler or chief in parts of Africa and Arabia
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A title that people in Turkey, Egypt, or the old Ottoman Empire give to important men
A high official in some Muslim countries during the Middle Ages who ruled a province
A leader who commands soldiers and protects a city or caravan in former times
A respected older person in some Nigerian communities who gives advice and settles disputes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aga comes from the Turkish ağa and the Persian agha, which meant 'master' or 'elder brother'. So it became a respectful title for important leaders in Ottoman times, and today Aga still means a title of respect for a leader.