Amiray

/ˌæmɪˈraɪ/ noun

An Ottoman or Turkish title for a high-ranking military or naval commander, similar to an admiral or governor.

From Turkish amiray, from Arabic amir. This was a specific administrative rank in the Ottoman Empire, used for provincial governors and military leaders.

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