Waziri
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Waziri is a derivative of the Arabic word وزیر, (Wazeer), or "Minister", and can refer to:
- Something or someone originating from Waziristan
- The Waziri language spoken in that region
- A breed of sheep originating from that region. See Waziri (sheep)
- A fictional African tribe in the Tarzan novels and their adaptions.
- The official title of the Sokoto Grand Vizier is Wazirin Sakkwato and
- The family in which that title is held uses "Waziri" as a family name.
- There are a lot of institutions, buildings, organizations (such as "houses" at schools and colleges, such as at Government College Sokoto) named "Waziri" after the office or specific notable holders of the house.