khansamah

/kʰɑːnsɑːmaː/ (HAHN-sah-mah)

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically a Muslim, who manages the household and takes care of the domestic needs of a wealthy patron, such as a prince or a noble.

“The khansamah ensured that the prince’s household was well-fed and comfortable during the long winter months.”

Synonyms

  • butler
  • housemaster
  • majordomo

Antonyms

  • housekeeper
  • servant