khedive

Meanings

• noun

  Title given to the hereditary rulers of Egypt under the Ottoman Empire (1517-1914)

  - "The Khedive ruled Egypt during the Ottoman period."
  - "He was the last Khedive of Egypt."

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Variants

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khedival , khedive , khedives , khedivial

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Etymology

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From Turkish 'hüküdā', meaning 'governor' or 'provincial ruler'

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Trivia

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1. The last Khedive of Egypt was Fuad I, who ruled from 1867 to 1897.

2. The Khedive Ismail Pasha is famous for building the Suez Canal.

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1. Ottoman Empire: The Ottoman Empire was a state that controlled much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa between the 13th and early 20th centuries.

2. Egyptian history: The history of Egypt covers the period from the Old Kingdom of Egypt (c. 2680 BC) to the present day.

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Culture

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The Khedives were the hereditary rulers of Egypt under the Ottoman Empire from 1517 to 1914. They held both secular and religious power, and were responsible for the administration of Egypt. The Khedive was also the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian military.

How to Memorize "khedive"

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   - Visualize a person wearing traditional Ottoman clothing, sitting on a throne with a scepter and a crown, representing the power and authority of a Khedive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Khedive' with the image of a ruler or a governor, as it means 'provincial ruler' in Turkish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Khedive starts with the letter K and has the sound of 'hedive' in it, which can help you remember its meaning.

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