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- [vi-zeer, viz-yer]
- /vɪˈzɪər, ˈvɪz yər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [vi-zeer, viz-yer]
- /vɪˈzɪər, ˈvɪz yər/
Definition of vizir word
- noun vizir (formerly) a high official in certain Muslim countries and caliphates, especially a minister of state. Compare grand vizier. 1
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Origin of vizir
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Turkish vezīr < Arabic wazīr
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Parts of speech for Vizir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vizir popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.