Noun: pir peer
Usage: Asia
Usage: Asia
- (in South Asian Muslim cultures) a Sufi master, spiritual guide, or saint
"The devotees sought blessings from the pir at the shrine"
- (in some South Asian cultures) a title of respect for an elder or religious leader
"The village pir was consulted on important community matters"
Derived forms: pirs
Encyclopedia: Pir, Satu Mare