1. Plural of pacha; high-ranking officials or governors in the Ottoman Empire.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'pashas'

Examples

• The Ottoman pachas ruled over vast territories with considerable authority.
• Several pachas gathered at the sultan's court to discuss matters of state.
• The pachas were responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in their provinces.
• Historical records describe the wealth and power of the pachas during the 16th century.