Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society
Zamindar
ज़मींदार
said za-meen-daar
also written: Zamindaar
Meaning
A landowner or landlord; holder of land and its revenue.
Literally: land-holder (zamin + dar)
Usage & notes
The proprietor of land who collects rent from cultivators; a central figure in the agrarian hierarchy and a frequent target of reformist critique.