noun
vizier
VIH-zeer
Vizier (noun) means a senior minister or official in an Islamic government, especially the Ottoman Empire. Example: “The sultan relied on his grand vizier for advice on state affairs.”
noun
1
A senior minister or official in an Islamic government, especially the Ottoman Empire.
"The sultan relied on his grand vizier for advice on state affairs."
2
A top-ranking minister or administrator in ancient Egypt.
"The pharaoh's vizier oversaw the building of the granaries."
How to use vizier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very senior government minister in historical Islamic or ancient Egyptian states.
Common pairings
grand vizier
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish vezir, from Arabic wazir, "helper, minister" — a doublet of the English word wazir.
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What does “vizier” mean?
The word “vizier” means a senior minister or official in an Islamic government, especially the Ottoman Empire. In plain terms, a very senior government minister in historical Islamic or ancient Egyptian states.
How do you pronounce “vizier”?
“Vizier” is pronounced VIH-zeer (/vɪˈzɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vizier” in a sentence?
Here is “vizier” used in a sentence: “The sultan relied on his grand vizier for advice on state affairs.”
What part of speech is “vizier”?
“Vizier” is a noun.
Where does the word “vizier” come from?
The word “vizier” comes from Arabic. From Ottoman Turkish vezir, from Arabic wazir, "helper, minister" — a doublet of the English word wazir.
How many meanings does “vizier” have?
“Vizier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a senior minister or official in an Islamic government, especially the Ottoman Empire.
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