nawab

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Definition of nawab in English English dictionary

{i} native Indian governor during the Mogual empire, nabob; Muslim nobleman

a governor in India during the Mogual empire

A deputy ruler or viceroy in India; also, a title given by courtesy to other persons of high rank in the East

A rich, retired Anglo-Indian; a nabob

Hyphenation

na·wab

Etymology

[ n&-'wäb ] (noun.) 1758. Urdu nawwAb.