nazir

American  

[nah-zir] / ˈnɑ zɪr /

noun

1. (in Muslim countries) the title of any of various public officials.

2. (formerly) a title of certain officials serving rulers in India.

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Other Word Forms

• nazirship noun

Etymology

Origin of nazir

First recorded in 1670–80; earlier nasar, naser, from Urdu nāzir, from Persian nāẓir, from Arabic: “inspector”

Example Sentences

In Kandahar on the Afghan side, Nazir Ahmed, a cloth trader, told AFP both countries "will bear losses".

From Barron's

Her husband, Hasib Nazir, 30, said he likes supporting his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recording of Pakistani fish trader Shahid Nazir singing on his east London market stall went viral, leading him to enter TV talent show The X Factor.

From BBC

During the sentencing hearing on Thursday at the same court, Judge Simon Drew KC said that Betro, 45, played a "leading role" in the attempt, which was carried out alongside Mohammed Aslam and his son Mohammed Nazir.

From BBC

The judge said the trio had planned the attempted killing after Nazir and Aslam were injured during a fight at Aslat Mahumad's clothing boutique in July 2018.

From BBC