caimacam Synonyms
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caimacam Meaning
caimacam (n.)
The governor of a sanjak or district in Turkey.
caimacam Sentence Examples
- The term **Caimacam** has a specific meaning in Moldavian and Wallachian history, where it refers to a temporary replacement for a Domn (Hospodar/"Prince"), especially during Phanariote rule.
- After the main office was moved to Bucharest during the same period (1761), the delegates of the Oltenia Ban in Craiova acted as **Caimacams**.
- During the Ottoman Empire, the title of **kaymakam** (also spelled as **caimacam**) was used for various officials, including acting grand viziers and governors of provincial sanjaks.
- The **kaymakam** enjoyed powers similar to those of the Grand Vizier but was not involved in military campaigns.
- In the 19th century, the term **kaymakam** became a rank in the Ottoman army, equivalent to a lieutenant colonel.
- The administrative reforms in the Tanzimat period led to the use of **kaymakam** for the governor of a sanjak (second-level province).
- After the establishment of the vilayet system in 1864, a **kaymakam** became the governor of a kaza (third-level province).
- Modern Turkey still uses the term **kaymakam** for the head of a sub-province (ilçe).
- The **Caimacam** played an important role in Ottoman politics, often getting involved in intrigues against the absent Grand Vizier.
- While the term **Caimacam** is academically used, the people themselves prefer the term **Yoreme** to designate their identity¹²³.
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The governor of a sanjak or district in Turkey.
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The term **Caimacam** has a specific meaning in Moldavian and Wallachian history, where it refers to a temporary replacement for a Domn (Hospodar/"Prince"), especially during Phanariote rule.
After the main office was moved to Bucharest during the same period (1761), the delegates of the Oltenia Ban in Craiova acted as **Caimacams**.
During the Ottoman Empire, the title of **kaymakam** (also spelled as **caimacam**) was used for various officials, including acting grand viziers and governors of provincial sanjaks.
The **kaymakam** enjoyed powers similar to those of the Grand Vizier but was not involved in military campaigns.
