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

Days later, Nazir followed and according to Betro, the pair rented a car and drove to Seattle "just for a road trip" with stops at an amusement park, Area 51 in Nevada, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

From BBC