peshwa
/ˈpɛʃwə/; /ˈpiːʃwə/; /ˈpɛʃwa/; /ˈpiːʃwa/Definitions
1. noun
A high-ranking military or administrative officer in a Maratha kingdom, especially in the Maratha Empire of India.
“The peshwa was instrumental in the Maratha Empire’s military campaigns.”
2. noun
A leader or chief in a particular field or organization.
“He is widely regarded as one of the top peshwas in the tech industry.”