nawab

[ˈnɑːwɑb, ˈnɑːwæb]

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking nobleman or governor in a Muslim state, especially in India under Mughal rule.

“He was a powerful nawab who ruled over the region for many years.”

Synonyms

  • governor
  • nobility

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • outcast