noun
or zamin·da·ry or zemin·da·ri or zemin·da·ry ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˈdärē, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈd-
( plural zamindaris or zamindaries or zemindaris or zemindaries )
Etymology: Hindi zamīndārī, from Persian, from zamīndār
1. : the system of landholding and revenue collection by zamindars
2. : the jurisdiction or office of a zamindar
3. : the land held or administered by a zamindar — compare amani