serdar

/ˈsɛrdɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A leader, chief, or elder in some Central Asian cultures, especially in Kyrgyz and Kazakh traditions.

“The village elder, known as the serdar, was respected for his wisdom and fairness.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Turkish and Central Asian origin.

“Serdar is a common surname in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora.”

Synonyms

  • chieftain
  • leader

Antonyms

  • follower
  • subordinate