Nizam
the title of the ruler of Hyderabad from the beginning of the 18th century to 1950.
(lowercase) the Turkish regular army or any member of it.
Origin of Nizam
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How to use Nizam in a sentence
The Albanians were up, and even with an escort of Nizams we should probably not get through without a fight.
Through the Land of the Serb | Mary Edith DurhamOwing to his death, the Government had sent the Nizams to subdue the Albanians.
Through the Land of the Serb | Mary Edith DurhamThe foreign Nizams, on the other hand, prayed about the country freely.
Through the Land of the Serb | Mary Edith DurhamThe Nizams had been a blue-white diamond and Anthony Trent believed he held it in his hand.
Anthony Trent, Master Criminal | Wyndham MartynOf well-armed zaptiehs and of Nizams there was no lack—the place swarmed with them.
Through the Land of the Serb | Mary Edith Durham
British Dictionary definitions for nizam (1 of 2)
/ (naɪˈzæm) /
(formerly) a Turkish regular soldier
Origin of nizam
1British Dictionary definitions for Nizam (2 of 2)
/ (nɪˈzɑːm) /
the title of the ruler of Hyderabad, India, from 1724 to 1948
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