Zamindar
from persia
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noun
Abstract Concept
From persia
Definition
A prominent landowner who typically holds administrative authority or tax collection rights over a vast estate.
Etymology
Derived from the Persian 'zamindar', a compound of 'zamin' (land) and 'dar' (holder). This term refers to a feudal system in South Asia where landlords held administrative authority and the right to collect taxes.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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