\Ni*zam"\, n. [Hind. & Ar. niz[=a]m order, a ruler, fr.
Ar. nazama arrange, govern.]
The title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad, in India,
since 1719.

\Ni*zam"\, n.; pl. {Nizam}. [Turk. niz[=a]m.]
A regular soldier of the Turkish army. See {Army
organization}, above.