atabeg

== English == === Alternative forms === atabey, atabek, atâbek (uncommon, Persian contexts): atabak === Etymology === Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish آتابك (atabeg) (modern Turkish atabey), first used by the Seljuks, from آتا (ata, “father”) and بك (beg, “prince”). === Noun === atabeg (plural atabegs) (historical) A high medieval Turkish feudal title, originally charged with the caretaking and mentoring of the realm's crown prince. ==== Synonyms ==== regent governor emir, amir ==== Derived terms ==== atabegate ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === tea bag, tea-bag, teabag