timar

/ˈtɪmɑːr/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of land granted to a soldier by the Ottoman Empire in exchange for military service, typically for a fixed period.

“The timar system was a unique aspect of the Ottoman Empire’s feudal structure.”

2. noun

a time interval or a period of time.

“I have a timar to finish this project by the end of the week.”

Synonyms

  • domain
  • fief

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberty