zemindar

/ˈzɛmɪndər/

Definitions

1. noun

A landowner or a local administrator in India, particularly during the period of British rule.

“The zemindar was responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants in the village.”

2. noun

A feudal lord or a noble in certain parts of South Asia, especially in ancient India.

“The zemindar controlled a vast estate and wielded significant influence in the region.”

Synonyms

  • feudal lord
  • landowner
  • noble

Antonyms

  • serf
  • tenant