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Definition of: vizier
(vi·zir′, viz′yər) noun
A high official of a Moslem country, especially of the old Turkish Empire; a minister of state. Also vi·zir′.
—grand vizier
The highest dignitary in Moslem countries; the prime minister. [<Turkish vezīr <Arabic wazīr a counselor, orig. a porter <wazara carry]
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