a high official in certain Muslim countries, esp in the former Ottoman Empire. Viziers served in various capacities, such as that of provincial governor or chief minister to the sultan
Derived forms
vizierial (viˈzierial) or vizirial (viˈzirial)
adjective
viziership (viˈziership)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Turkish vezīr, from Arabic wazīr porter, from wazara to bear a burden