malik

n. a leader or chief of a tribe in countries like Afghanistan or Pakistan.

n. a title for a tribal chieftain or village headman, particularly among Pashtun communities in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

“The village malik met with the visitors to discuss the new water project.”

“The local malik acted as a mediator during the land dispute, drawing on his traditional authority to reach a peaceful settlement.”

Technical

n. a person who owns a lot of land in parts of eastern India.

n. a term used in parts of eastern India, such as Bihar, to refer to an upper-caste landlord.

“The malik owned most of the farms in this part of the valley.”

“Historical records indicate that the malik held significant social and economic power over the tenant farmers in the region.”

Dialect · Technical