vizier

2 definitions • 3 examples

an important official in some Muslim countries in the past, especially one who advises and helps a powerful ruler:

Shmu'el Hanagid was an 11th-century poet, general and vizier to the Muslim ruler of Granada.

Kemal served in the government of Ahmed Tevfik Pasha, Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.

the most important adviser and helper of a powerful person:

At that time Campbell was grand vizier to the Prime Minister.