vizier

/vi'ziə/ Cách viết khác : (vizier) /vi'ziə/ (wizier) /wi'ziə/

Thân thiện

The vizier stands before the sultan in the grand hall.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A high-ranking political advisor or minister in a Muslim government, particularly in historical contexts like the Ottoman Empire: A vizier was a senior official who served as a chief minister or advisor to a caliph, sultan, or other Muslim ruler, often wielding significant administrative and executive power.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The sultan relied heavily on the counsel of his grand vizier.
  • In the Ottoman Empire, the vizier was responsible for overseeing the administration of the state.

Advanced Usage

• "Grand Vizier": The title for the prime minister or chief minister in various historical Muslim empires, especially the Ottoman Empire.
  • The Grand Vizier was often the most powerful official after the sultan himself.

Variants and Related Words

• Vizierate (n): The office, rank, or term of service of a vizier.
  • His vizierate was marked by significant economic reforms.

Synonyms

• Minister: A high-ranking official in charge of a department of state.
• Advisor: A person who offers advice, especially in an official capacity.

Related Phrases

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Related Idioms

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Noun

1. a high official in a Muslim government (especially in the Ottoman Empire)