Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bey
noun
/beɪ/
Definition
A title of respect or authority in some Middle Eastern and North African cultures.
Examples
- The bey ruled over the province with fairness and justice.
- In historical texts, references to a bey often denote a significant figure in the Ottoman Empire.
- Local customs dictated that the bey would be addressed with utmost respect by his subjects.
Meaning
Used as a title for a chieftain, governor, or high-ranking official, often implying nobility or leadership.
Synonyms
- chieftain
- governor
- lord
- prince
