nazir
- noun
- Indian
- A new nazir was appointed to oversee the school’s daily operations.
Examples
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The nazir of the mosque inspected the repairs and arranged new funding.
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The nazir ensured that all administrative tasks were completed on time.
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The nazir oversaw the community's welfare programs.
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Many nazirs are appointed to ensure proper governance.
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The nazir of the mosque inspected the repairs and arranged new funding.
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A new nazir was appointed to oversee the school’s daily operations.
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The nazir ensured that all administrative tasks were completed on time.
Synonyms
A person who watches and directs workers at places like a factory or construction site
A respected leader who makes decisions for a village or community
A person who is in charge of a place like a hospital or company and makes decisions
A leader who commands soldiers and protects a city or caravan in former times
How Senior
- Indian
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nazir in Muslim and South Asian use comes from the Arabic word nāẓir, which means 'one who looks' or 'a watcher'. So a nazir is an official who watches over and manages a place.