mukhtar
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9.9
- noun
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mukhtar
Examples
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The oldest of the three, and dressed in black, Zagheeb said he was a mukhtar, a traditional community leader.
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In the village of Al-Farouq, the mukhtar organizes community events and helps resolve local disputes.
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As the elected mukhtar, she plays a key role in representing the villagers' interests to the government.
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The mukhtar of the community facilitated a meeting to discuss development projects and gather feedback from residents.
Synonyms
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9.9
A title for a ruler or important leader in Central Asia and nearby countries
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A respected man who leads an Arab family, village, or tribe
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7.5
A respected older person who leads an Arab tribe or village
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A local leader of a village or town often in parts of South Asia and western Asia
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9.1
A respected Muslim religious teacher and community leader
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8.9
A tribal leader who makes decisions and cares for a clan or community
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A person who leads an Arab family group or village and makes important community decisions
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8.5
A respected elder who leads a tribe or village
A respected leader who makes decisions for a village or community
How Authoritative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mukhtar comes from the Arabic word mukhtār meaning 'chosen', from the verb ikhtara 'to choose'. That's why a mukhtar is the local leader who is chosen or elected by the village.