bey

/ˈbeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a title or rank given to a woman who is the wife or mother of a king or a high-ranking male in a royal family

“She was a bey of the Ottoman Empire.”

2. verb

to serve as a female head of a Muslim household or family

“She was chosen to be the bey of the local community.”

3. noun

a small, usually mountainous region of Turkey or North Africa

“The bey was a beautiful region known for its scenic views.”

Synonyms

  • matriarch
  • rank
  • title

Antonyms

  • subject
  • vassal