"Vizier" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Vizier" Meaning

A high-ranking official or advisor to a king, often responsible for providing counsel and overseeing the administration of the kingdom. Equivalent to a modern-day chief of staff or prime minister.

"Vizier" Examples

Vizier usage examples

As the grand vizier of the Ottoman Empire, he played a crucial role in advising the sultan.
The great pyramid's design was praised by the brilliant vizier of the time.
Ancient Egyptian mythology described the vizier as the right-hand man to the pharaoh.
In the Louis L'Amour series, the character of Ed McGinnis is referred to as the "laziest gloriously anti-conformist white-haired Chicago numbers king and noted whiskey drinking half-bordiel keilers element and ultimately, a great khaid vizier but had no interest in numbers."
An example of a modern-day equivalent could be seen in the role of a chief advisor to a head of state or government.