pir

American  

[peer] / pɪər /

noun

Islam.

1. a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle East.

2. a religious instructor, especially in mystical sects.

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Pir British  

/ pir /

noun

1. a title given to Sufi masters

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Etymology

Origin of pir

First recorded in 1665–75; from Hindi, Urdu pīr “old man,” from Persian

Example Sentences

Crops lay flattened on both sides of the road on the drive towards Buner's Pir Baba Bazaar.

From BBC

“A group of people came and vandalised my father-in-law’s tomb a few days ago and warned us not to perform any un-Islamic rituals,” said Tamanna Akhtar, wife of the caretaker of the shrine of Ali Khawaja Ali Pagla Pir in Sirajganj district.

From BBC

PIR posits that if prosecutors can recommend a sentence on the front end, then it is only just that they be able to look back, years later, and determine whether that sentence is still appropriate.

From Slate

Additionally, PIR can redirect substantial taxpayer funds toward crime prevention measures such as substance abuse recovery, education, child care, and mental health support.

From Slate

PIR is a continuation of this movement and can often be handled by these units, providing an opportunity for prosecutors to address cases beyond the claim of innocence.

From Slate