Definitions For Atabeg

Noun

ATABEG (plural ATABEGs) (historical) A high medieval turkish feudal title, originally charged with the caretaking and mentoring of the realm's crown prince.

Synonyms

regent governor emir, amir, etc.

Derived terms

atabegate

Translations

Armenian: աթաբեկ

Alternative forms

atabey, atabek, atâbek uncommon, Persian contexts atabak

Etymology

Borrowed from {{bor, en, tr, atabeg}}, first used by the seljuks, probably from {{der, en, tr, ata, , father; ancestor}} and {{der, en, fa, بگ, tr=beg, , chief, lord, prince}}, from its original role as a guardian and tutor of the crown prince.

Anagrams

tea bag, tea-bag, teabag