vizier
- A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
- The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
- An ancient Mesopotamian 𒈛 (sukkal).
- A vicegerent, viceroy.
- A fairy chess piece that can only be moved one space up, down, left or right.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/vɪˈzɪə/
Etymology
In summary
From Ottoman Turkish وزیر (vezir) (Turkish vezir) (via French vizir), from Arabic وَزِير (wazīr, “helper, aide, minister”, literally “one who bears (the burden of office)”). Doublet of wazir.
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