Bahasa Melayu

wizurai

Bahasa Melayu

English

viceroy, governor-general

Wizurai is a high-ranking colonial governor who rules on behalf of a monarch or government.

ويزوراي

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  1. Sejarah negara itu mencatat peranan wizurai dalam pentadbiran lama.

    That country's history records the role of the viceroy in the old administration.

  2. Istana itu pernah menjadi kediaman rasmi wizurai.

    The palace once served as the official residence of the viceroy.

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wizurai

Wizurai is the Malay term for a viceroy or governor-general.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.