wazir

/ˈwɑːzɪr/ or /wɑːzɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking official or minister in a Muslim or South Asian government, especially in the medieval period.

“The wazir played a crucial role in advising the sultan on matters of state.”

2. noun

A title given to a high-ranking officer or official in some Islamic and Middle Eastern countries.

“He was appointed as the wazir of the kingdom by the monarch.”

Synonyms

  • counselor
  • minister
  • official

Antonyms

  • adversary
  • opponent