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· Ancient Greek
αὐθέντης
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek
αὐθέντης
, most common first.
authentic
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
effendi
An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.