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vizier in Malay

wazir

/ˈvɪzɪə/US/vɪˈzɪɹ/

vizier in Malay: wazir, bendahara. In English, vizier means a high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

Malay words for vizier

high-ranking official
wazir, bendahara

English meaning of vizier

  1. noun A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
  2. noun The highest-ranking official or minister in ancient Egypt or Ebla; a chief administrator or a chancellor.
  3. noun An ancient Mesopotamian civil servant, the sukkal (𒈛 (sukkal)).
  4. noun A vicegerent, viceroy.

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Questions about vizier in Malay

What is the meaning of vizier in Malay?
Vizier in Malay is wazir, bendahara.
Apakah maksud vizier dalam bahasa Melayu?
Vizier: wazir, bendahara.
What does vizier mean in English?
Vizier means a high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

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