vizier
A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
Other meanings
The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
An ancient Mesopotamian civil servant, the sukkal ().
Related words
- grand vizier
- vizierate
- vizieress
- vizierial
- viziership
Word history
From Arabic "وَزِير" (helper, aide, minister).
Where this comes from
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