vizier

Meanings

• noun

  A high-ranking official in the royal court, especially the chief advisor.

  - "The vizier was a powerful figure in the king's court."
  - "The vizier's advice was always sought after by the monarch."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vizier
wiser , desire , higher , quiver , liver

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Variants

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vizier , vizierate , vizierates , vizierial , viziers , viziership , vizierships

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word 'wazir,' meaning 'advisor' or 'counselor'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vizier' is derived from the Arabic word 'wazir,' which means 'advisor' or 'counselor'.

2. In Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, the vizier was often depicted as a powerful and influential figure, who held the reins of government in his hands.

3. The 'Thousand and One Nights' is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, which often depict the role and influence of the vizier in society.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chancellor: A high-ranking government official, similar to a vizier, who manages the affairs of a kingdom, duchy, or principality.

2. Prime Minister: The head of government in a parliamentary system, who leads the cabinet and is usually the member of parliament for the largest party or coalition.

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Culture

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In Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, the vizier was a powerful and influential figure, often holding the reins of government during the absence or incapacity of the monarch. The role of the vizier was often depicted in literature, such as in the 'Thousand and One Nights' and the 'Alf Layla wa Layla.'

How to Memorize "vizier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in rich robes, sitting in a throne-like chair, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand, surrounded by other court officials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vizier' with the image of a wise and powerful advisor, who holds the reins of government in his hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'VIZIER' stands for 'Very Important Zany Intelligent Advisor' or 'Valiant, Intelligent, Zealous, Influential, Essential Roleholder'.

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