Vizier
noun
A high-ranking political advisor or minister in certain Muslim countries.
The Sultan received advice on state matters from his vizier.
Often appears as...
- chief vizier
- grand vizier
noun
A high official in some Muslim countries, especially in the Ottoman Empire, who was appointed by the sultan.
The vizier was responsible for supervising the administration of the state.
Often appears as...
- ottoman vizier
- supreme vizier
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A high-ranking political advisor or minister in certain Muslim countries.
The Sultan received advice on state matters from his vizier.
Often appears as...
- chief vizier
- grand vizier
noun
A high official in some Muslim countries, especially in the Ottoman Empire, who was appointed by the sultan.
The vizier was responsible for supervising the administration of the state.
Often appears as...
- ottoman vizier
- supreme vizier
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Muslim Context
Used specifically in Muslim-majority regions or referencing historical Islamic governance.
The vizier played a key role in policymaking in the caliphate.
Pro Tip 2/3High Rank
Represents a senior position, often second only to the monarch or ruler.
The vizier's decree was almost as influential as the king's.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Power
Viziers have significant authority in state affairs and governance.
The local governors reported directly to the vizier.
Pro Tip 1/3Muslim Context
Used specifically in Muslim-majority regions or referencing historical Islamic governance.
The vizier played a key role in policymaking in the caliphate.
Pro Tip 2/3High Rank
Represents a senior position, often second only to the monarch or ruler.
The vizier's decree was almost as influential as the king's.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Power
Viziers have significant authority in state affairs and governance.
The local governors reported directly to the vizier.
Pro Tip 1/3Muslim Context
Used specifically in Muslim-majority regions or referencing historical Islamic governance.
The vizier played a key role in policymaking in the caliphate.
Pro Tip 2/3High Rank
Represents a senior position, often second only to the monarch or ruler.
The vizier's decree was almost as influential as the king's.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Power
Viziers have significant authority in state affairs and governance.
The local governors reported directly to the vizier.
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The Mystery of Queen...
She may herself have signed off on this image. But really, we have no idea what she looked like in real life. Nefertiti's early life is also still a mystery. Her father was probably Ay, vizier to pharaoh Amenhotep III, so she would have been
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The rise of the Ottoman...
of a fierce military elite force known as the Janissaries. The captured enslaved boys could rise to the high position of a vizier in the Ottoman government. Rulers of conquered areas were also allowed, even encouraged,
Video examples
The Mystery of Queen...
She may herself have signed off on this image. But really, we have no idea what she looked like in real life. Nefertiti's early life is also still a mystery. Her father was probably Ay, vizier to pharaoh Amenhotep III, so she would have been
Video examples
The rise of the Ottoman...
of a fierce military elite force known as the Janissaries. The captured enslaved boys could rise to the high position of a vizier in the Ottoman government. Rulers of conquered areas were also allowed, even encouraged,
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