atabeg
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noun (English)
1. (historical) A high medieval Turkish feudal title, originally charged with the caretaking and mentoring of the realm's crown prince.Examples: "It has been remarked, that this prince established Saad Ebn Zenki, who had been his governor, lieutenant-general of all his dominions, under the title of atâbek; which signifying Father of the Prince, and being given to the tutors of the Seljûkian princes, became afterwards a title of dignity."; "The most powerful office which came to be held by Mamluks was that of atabeg... The function of the atabeg was to act as the tutor and guardian of a young Seljukid prince, and where his ward was the holder of an appanage, the atabeg was in effect a regent with plenary powers."; "The Atabeg was watching for this opportunity."Synonyms: regent, governor, emir, amirhistorical
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