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Vizier: meaning, definitions and examples

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vizier

 

[ vษชหˆzษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical role

A vizier is a high-ranking political advisor or minister in historical Islamic states. Often acting as the head of government, a vizier had significant authority in the administration of the state and was responsible for various governmental functions, including legislation, finance, and military operations.

Synonyms

adviser, counselor, minister, official

Examples of usage

  • The vizier proposed new reforms to improve the economy.
  • In ancient Egypt, the vizier was the Pharaoh's most trusted advisor.
  • The vizier coordinated diplomatic relations between kingdoms.
  • With the death of the king, the vizier assumed temporary control over the kingdom.

Translations

Translations of the word "vizier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vizir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคœเคผเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wizier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vezir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะทะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wezyr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚งใ‚ธใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vizir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vizir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vezir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ง€๋ฅด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vezรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vezรญr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปด้ฝๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vezir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะทะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vezir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vizir

Word origin

The word 'vizier' comes from the Arabic 'wazฤซr', which translates to 'helper' or 'assistant'. It is derived from the root verb 'wazara', meaning 'to bear a burden' or 'to help'. This term was historically used in the context of governance in the Muslim world, especially during the Abbasid Caliphate and later Ottoman Empire. The role of the vizier has varied over time, but generally, they were appointed by the ruler and held considerable power in the administration of state affairs. As local and regional powers emerged, the title was also adopted in various forms by other cultures, signaling influence in governance beyond Islamic states. The concept of a vizier has persisted into modern times, often symbolizing an advisor who wields significant authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,813, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.