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Meaning of "grand vizier" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAND VIZIER

grand vizier


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAND VIZIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grand vizier is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GRAND VIZIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Grand Vizier

In the Ottoman Empire, Grand Vizier, deriving from the Arabic word vizier, was the prime minister of the king, with absolute power of attorney and, in principle, dismissable only by the king himself. He held the imperial seal and could convene all other viziers to attend to affairs of the state; the viziers in conference were called "Kubbealtı viziers" in reference to their meeting place, the Kubbealtı in Topkapı Palace. His offices were located at the Sublime Porte. "Grand Vizier" is also the official Urdu title of the Pakistani Prime Minister.

Definition of grand vizier in the English dictionary

The definition of grand vizier in the dictionary is the chief officer or minister of state in the Ottoman Empire and other Muslim countries.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAND VIZIER

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WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAND VIZIER

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Synonyms and antonyms of grand vizier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grand vizier» into 25 languages

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The translations of grand vizier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grand vizier» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

宰相
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

gran visir
570 millions of speakers
en

English

grand vizier
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

भव्य वज़ीर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوزير الكبير
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

великий визирь
278 millions of speakers
pt

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grão-vizir
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

গ্র্যান্ড ভিজিওর
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

grand vizir
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Wazir besar
190 millions of speakers
de

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Großwesir
180 millions of speakers
ja

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宰相
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

그랜드 고관
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Grand vizier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tể tướng lớn
80 millions of speakers
ta

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பெரிய விஜய்
75 millions of speakers
mr

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भव्य व्हिझियर
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Sadrazam
70 millions of speakers
it

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gran Visir
65 millions of speakers
pl

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wielki wezyr
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Великий візир
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

mare vizir
30 millions of speakers
el

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μεγάλος βεζίρης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

groot vizier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

storvezir
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

storvesiren
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAND VIZIER»

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Preparation for a Revolution : The Young Turks, 1902-1908: ...
448. Coded telegram from Osman [Fevzi], Ihrahim, and Hiiseyin Hilmi Pashas to the First Chamherlain's office [July 10, 1908], ihid., 212,13. 449. Faik Bey. the governor of Aydin, to the Grand Vizier's office, Izmir [July 9. 1908]/ no. 313,8704.
Near Eastern Studies Department Princeton University M. Sukru Hanioglu Professor, 2001
2
The Ottoman Empire 1326-1699
Second in command was usually the Grand Vizier, like Ibrahim Pasha at Mohacs. Unique among men of this rank Ibrahim Pasha had been granted a standard of six horsetails, only one less than the Sultan himself. As the Sultan retreated into ...
Stephen Turnbull, 2012
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First Encyclopaedia of Islam: 1913-1936
The grand vizier was usually chosen from their number. When they appeared together before the sultan, only the grand vizier could speak about official business. The other viziers stood silent beside him with hands crossed. In war time the ...
‎1993
4
The Lonely Sun
The Grand Vizier started a bit when he heard the sound of a sword sliding from its scabbard and suddenly being thrust into soft flesh. “I'm here to make sure the baron gets a fast horse,” the gruff voice said to a gurgling milder voice. The milder  ...
Lee E. Fuller Jr, 2009
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The Golden Rule
not wound the happiness of my lord, I will be his in life and iu death." The Grand Vizier bowed in silence ; and the twain knelt before the Caliph and received his blessing. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Mufti, and the lady Fatima ...
‎1846
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The Sacred Trusts: Pavilion of the Sacred Relics, Topkapı ...
Here, as the grand vizier turned the standard over to an imam, Surat al-Fath would once again he recited. The ceremonial procession then proceeded to the grand vizier's headquarters at the Davutpasa harracks, where either the grand vizier's ...
Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi. Hırka-i Saadet Dairesi, Hilmi Aydın, Talha Uğurluel, 2004
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The Golden Rule and Odd-fellows Family Companion: Popular ...
The Grand Vizier bowed in silence ; and the twain kneltbefore the Csliph and received his blessing. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Mufti, and the lady Fatima, in the presence of the Caliph and the great oflicers of the household, ...
‎1846
8
A History of the Ottoman Empire to 1730
kahya (deputy grand vizier), 215 Ka'it Bay, Mamluk sultan, 56, 58-60 ICakheti principality, 114 Kalenderoghlu, Turcoman rebel leader, 82 Kalmyk tribe, 115 Kamakh, 71 Kamenec, Kamcnets, Kamieniec Podolski, 171, 178, 180, 199 Kamenny ...
9
Ottoman High Politics and the Ulema Household
97 Moreover, the rivalry between the grand vizier and Feyzullah destroyed any chance that the former would be allowed to continue in office. According to Raşid, Sürmeli Ali Pashawas warned byseveral astrologers thatsomeone bythe nameof  ...
Michael Nizri, 2014
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The Lonely Sun
a line and the left eye was damaged allowing a small portion of the Grand Vizier's face to show through. The Grand Vizier's face itself was undamaged The Grand Vizier turned back toward the baron. The Grand Vizier was wearing gray pants ...
Lee E. Fuller, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAND VIZIER»

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'Star Wars Episode 7' RUMORS: What Happens Between 'Return of …
"Coruscant wasin chaos, Grand Vizier Mas Amedda attemptedto keep the Empire together by any means necessary. The Imperial chain of ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
2
First look at Avan Jogia as 'Tut'
One of those schemers is the Grand Vizier, played by Ben Kingsley (“Gandhi”), who along with a ruthless military general (Nonso Anozie, ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
3
'Agents of Empire', by Noel Malcolm
But when his Albanian cousin, Sinan Pasha, who had grown up in Istanbul, became Grand Vizier to the sultan, he appointed Bartolomeo to ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
4
Saturday July 18, July 18
1912 - Tewfik Pasha becomes Grand Vizier of Persia following fall of Said Pasha's ministry. 1923 - British Matrimonial Causes Act gives women ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
5
Edinburgh and London host major Liotard shows despite 'no fly rule …
... the most popular portraitists of the 18th century, with subjects from an Ottoman grand vizier to Louis XV of France and Bonnie Prince Charlie. «Art Newspaper, Jul 15»
6
Still shoveling junk mail as summer's Dog Days draw near
The first book on manners was called The Instructions of Ptahhotep, which was written by (naturally) Ptahhotep, who was grand vizier under ... «Kendall County Now, Jul 15»
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The Vancouver actor who would be king
... known history of Tutankhamun by imagining the young pharaoh's growing suspicion of his advisers, including the scheming Grand Vizier Ay, ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
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'1913: Seeds of Conflict' looks at the invasion of European Jews to …
Abu-Hataba wrote a petition to the Grand Vizier in Istanbul about the Jewish activity. This was the first, but not the last appeal to the Ottoman ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
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Emerging markets shares, risk and geopolitics
Ahmet Davutoglu could be the most unfortunate Turkish Grand Vizier since Kara Mustafa at the siege of Vienna if Fed rate hikes and an exodus ... «Khaleej Times, Jun 15»
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Investigation underway over partly demolished wall of ancient complex
... historical buildings in the area, because it was dedicated to Sinan Paşa, the grand vizier during the reigns of Sultans Murad III and Selim III. «Cihan News Agency, Jun 15»
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