Agha (title)
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For the Nizari imams, see Agha Khan.
Agha (Turkish: ağa;[2] Ottoman Turkish: آغا; Persian: آقا, romanized: āghā; "chief, master, lord"[3]) is an honorific title for a civilian or officer, or often part of such title. In the Ottoman times, some court functionaries and leaders of organizations like bazaar or the janissary units were entitled to the agha title. In rural communities, this term is used for people who own considerable lands and are influential in their community. Regardless of a rural community, this title is also used for any male that is influential or respected.[2]