Definition of "dragoman" [drag•o•man]

• An interpreter or guide in countries where Arabic, Turkish, or Persian is spoken. (noun)

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• "When his memory failed him he called his dragoman and began an Arabic lesson."
• "The 'dragoman' establishments are much more attached to old ideas than Turks and"
• "She was not very nervous about this, but she immediately called the dragoman, Mahomet, who knew the use of a gun, and she asked him if he would stand by her in case they were attacked in my absence; the faithful servant replied, "Mahomet fight the"