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- [vi-zeer, viz-yer]
- /vɪˈzɪər, ˈvɪz yər/
- /vɪ.ˈzɪə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vi-zeer, viz-yer]
- /vɪˈzɪər, ˈvɪz yər/
Definitions of vizier word
- noun vizier (formerly) a high official in certain Muslim countries and caliphates, especially a minister of state. Compare grand vizier. 1
- noun vizier Muslim official 1
- noun vizier a high official in certain Muslim countries, esp in the former Ottoman Empire. Viziers served in various capacities, such as that of provincial governor or chief minister to the sultan 0
- noun vizier in the Ottoman Empire, a high officer in the government; esp., a minister of state 0
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Origin of vizier
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Turkish vezīr < Arabic wazīr
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Parts of speech for Vizier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vizier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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