A vizier, or wazir, is a high-ranking political advisor or minister in the near east. The Abbasid caliphs gave the title wazir to a minister formerly called katib, who was at first merely a helper but afterwards became the representative and successor of the dapir of the Sassanian kings.

What is the meaning of visier?

(vɪˈzɪə ) noun. a high official in certain Muslim countries, esp in the former Ottoman Empire. Viziers served in various capacities, such as that of provincial governor or chief minister to the sultan.

Is visier a word?

No, visier is not in the scrabble dictionary.