tahsildar

/tæʃɪldɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

An administrative officer responsible for collecting taxes and revenue in a district or region, typically in India or other South Asian countries.

“The tahsildar played a crucial role in negotiating the land acquisition for the new highway project.”

Synonyms

  • district officer
  • revenue collector
  • tax collector

Antonyms

  • financial officer
  • treasurer