vizirate

/vɪzɪrɪt/ or /viːzɪˈrɑːt/; rarely /viːziˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which a powerful official or group of officials, the viziers, wield authority.

“The vizirate of the Ottoman Empire was a period of great cultural and economic growth.”

2. verb

To exercise authority or control over something.

“The general vizirate the army and made key strategic decisions.”

Synonyms

  • government
  • regime

Antonyms

  • anarchy
  • chaos