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Definition of naib in English:

naib

noun

(also naïb)

  • In parts of the Middle East and India: a deputy governor; a deputy to any other high-ranking local official.

Pronunciation

naib

/ˈnɑːɪb/ /ˈneɪɪb/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Purchas. From Arabic nā'ib deputy, agent, representative from nāba to represent, deputize.