Tahsildar Meaning and Definition
Tahsildar
Pronunciation
/tɑːsɪldɑːr/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A Tahsildar is an administrative officer in the revenue department of the Indian government, who is responsible for managing the revenue collection and other administrative tasks in their assigned district or sub-district.
Examples
- The Tahsildar in the district office decided to increase the revenue collection.
- The Tahsildar played a key role in implementing the government’s revenue policies.
Synonyms
- Collector
- Officer
Antonyms
- Spender
- Donor
Etymology
The term “Tahsildar” originates from the Persian word “tasıdar” meaning “collector of revenue”, and has been adopted in Indian administrative contexts.
Usage Notes
In India, the term “Tahsildar” is widely used in administrative and legal contexts, particularly in connection with revenue collection and land records.
Cultural References
Tahsildars are mentioned in several Hindi films and Bengali novels, often as key characters in stories related to administrative policies and revenue collection.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
The term “Tahsildar”s office” is sometimes used idiomatically to refer to a place where official decisions are made or revenue collection takes place.
Related Words or Phrases
Collector, Officer, Revenue Officer, District Collector
Collocations
Tahsildar”s office, revenue collection, land records, administrative tasks
Frequency of Use
The term “Tahsildar” is relatively infrequently used outside of Indian administrative contexts, but is an important part of Indian administrative vocabulary.
Common Misspellings
Gerbera, Tasildar, Tadhildar, Tahsilawar