Definition
dey
noun
- a historical title for a ruler or governor of the Ottoman Empire, especially in North Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Tripoli).
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific ruler
Examples
- The Dey of Algiers was a powerful Ottoman official in the 17th century.
- European powers negotiated treaties with the dey to secure trade routes.
- The dey's authority extended over the coastal regions of North Africa.
- In 1830, French forces conquered Algiers and ended the rule of the dey.