bey Meaning & Definition
/beɪ/
What Does Bey Mean?
As a symbol, bey means ISO 639-3 language code for Beli (New Guinea). As a noun, it means A governor of a province or district in the Turkish (e.g. Ottoman) dominions.
Bey at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /beɪ/ |
| Plural | beys |
Bey Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Beli (New Guinea).
Bey as a Noun
- A governor of a province or district in the Turkish (e.g. Ottoman) dominions.
- In various other places, a prince or nobleman.
Synonyms of Bey
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Bey synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bey (plural beys)
Words That Rhyme With Bey
Origin of Bey
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish بك (bey, “gentleman, chief”), from Old Anatolian Turkish بك (beg, “ruler”), from Proto-Turkic *bēg (“lord”). See there for more.