mamlatdar

/məmlaːtˈɖar/

Definitions

1. noun

a government official in India, responsible for administrative work in a taluka or a group of villages

“The mamlatdar visited the village to ensure that the local government’s projects were on track.”

2. noun

a sub-collector or deputy collector in the revenue department of a state government in India

“The mamlatdar of the district was responsible for overseeing the distribution of funds to local municipalities.”

Synonyms

  • deputy collector
  • revenue officer
  • sub-collector

Antonyms

  • government official with higher authority