noun Islam.
1.
a term of respect for the head of a religious group, especially in Pakistan and various areas of the Middle and Near East.
2.
a religious instructor, especially in mystical sects.
Origin:
1665–75; < Hindi, Urdu pīr old man < Persian
1665–75; < Hindi, Urdu pīr old man < Persian
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Pir (pir) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a title given to Sufi masters | |
| [Persian] | |
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