1. A high-ranking official or governor in the Ottoman Empire.
Usage: historical; also spelled 'pacha'
2. A man of high rank or importance, especially one who is arrogant or domineering.
Usage: informal; often used humorously or critically

Examples

• The pasha ruled the province with absolute authority during the Ottoman period.
• He strutted around the office like a pasha, expecting everyone to obey his orders.
• The local pasha collected taxes and maintained order in the region.
• She refused to treat him like a pasha just because he had been promoted.
• Historical records describe the pasha's lavish palace and extensive estates.
• The pasha appointed administrators to oversee the distant territories.