Zamindar

from persia

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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.

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