ağa
Crimean Tatar
/ɑˈɣɑ/
noun
Definitions
- elder brother
- uncle (meaning 1)
- “uncle” (meaning 3) — not always a member of the extended family, but in every case someone who gives you advice and support in different ways
- form of address to any man who is elder than you, showing both fondness and respect
Etymology
Derived from Ottoman Turkish آغا (lord).
Origin
Ottoman Turkish
آغا
Gloss
lord
Concept
Semantic Field
Social and political relations
Ontological Category
Person/Thing