Definition

A person who is the leader or head of a village, often responsible for local governance and community matters in certain Arab countries and Cyprus.

Example

The mukhtar organized a meeting to discuss the village's needs and improvements.

Conversation

Did you hear that the new mukhtar is organizing a community meeting?

Yeah, I heard about that! It's about time we had some updates.

I wonder what changes he plans to introduce as the mukhtar.

Hopefully some good ones that benefit everyone in the village!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'mukhtar' originates from Arabic 'مُخْتَار' (mukhtār), meaning 'chosen' or 'selected'. It is derived from the root 'خ-ت-ر' (kha-ta-ra), which means 'to choose'.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'chosen' or 'selected' — that's what 'mukhtar' means.

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