Nawab
noun
A high-ranking Muslim official during the Mughal Empire in India.
The nawab of Bengal was an influential figure in the Mughal Empire.
Often appears as...
- nawab of bengal
- nawab of hyderabad
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A wealthy, influential or prominent person in a community or region.
The businessman, due to his riches and influence, was known as the nawab of the area.
Often appears as...
- nawab of the community
- nawab of the region
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
noun
A high-ranking Muslim official during the Mughal Empire in India.
The nawab of Bengal was an influential figure in the Mughal Empire.
Often appears as...
- nawab of bengal
- nawab of hyderabad
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A wealthy, influential or prominent person in a community or region.
The businessman, due to his riches and influence, was known as the nawab of the area.
Often appears as...
- nawab of the community
- nawab of the region
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Relevance
Understand 'nawab' was used during a specific time in history, not for current officials.
The nawab played a key role in historical accounts of Mughal administration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Title
'Nawab' is a position, not a formal title like 'Mr.' or 'Dr.' so don't use it as such.
They referred to the official as the nawab, not Nawab Smith.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Address
The term can connote respect for someone's authority during the Mughal period.
People showed respect when speaking of the nawab and his decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Relevance
Understand 'nawab' was used during a specific time in history, not for current officials.
The nawab played a key role in historical accounts of Mughal administration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Title
'Nawab' is a position, not a formal title like 'Mr.' or 'Dr.' so don't use it as such.
They referred to the official as the nawab, not Nawab Smith.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Address
The term can connote respect for someone's authority during the Mughal period.
People showed respect when speaking of the nawab and his decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Relevance
Understand 'nawab' was used during a specific time in history, not for current officials.
The nawab played a key role in historical accounts of Mughal administration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Title
'Nawab' is a position, not a formal title like 'Mr.' or 'Dr.' so don't use it as such.
They referred to the official as the nawab, not Nawab Smith.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Address
The term can connote respect for someone's authority during the Mughal period.
People showed respect when speaking of the nawab and his decisions.
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