Arabic · noun · People & Roles

Mustajir

मुस्ताजिर

said mus-TAA-jir

also written: mustajir

Meaning

A lessee or revenue-farmer who takes land or the right of collection on lease for a fixed sum.

Literally: one who takes on lease

Related words

A lease or hire contract granting the use of a thing or labour for a fee.

A revenue-farmer who contracted to collect the revenue of a tract for a fixed payment, keeping the surplus.

A leaf.