amil
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/ˈæmɪl/
tax collector
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amil' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'عامل' (ʿāmil), where 'عامل' meant 'worker' or 'agent'.
Historical Evolution
'عامل' transformed into the Persian word 'عامل' (āmil), and eventually became the modern English word 'amil' through historical usage in the Indian subcontinent.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worker' or 'agent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tax collector' or 'revenue officer'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in historical contexts to refer to a revenue officer or tax collector in the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal Empire.
The amil was responsible for collecting taxes from the local farmers.
Synonyms
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