Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vizier
noun
/ˈvɪzɪər/
Definition
A high-ranking political advisor or minister, often in a historical context.
Examples
- The vizier advised the sultan on matters of state and governance.
- In ancient Egypt, the vizier was the second most powerful official after the pharaoh.
Meaning
The term comes from Arabic, historically referring to an official who served as a chief minister or advisor to a ruler.
Synonyms
- minister
- advisor
- chancellor
- counselor
