1. An elected or appointed official who serves as the head of a village or town in some Muslim-majority countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Usage: Also spelled 'mokhtar' or 'moktar'; Common in Arab countries, Turkey, and parts of Central Asia; The mukhtar typically handles local administrative and judicial matters

Examples

• The mukhtar of the village settled the dispute between the two families.
• Citizens brought their complaints to the mukhtar's office.
• The mukhtar was responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining order in the community.
• Each mukhtar represented their district at the regional council meeting.
• The new mukhtar promised to improve infrastructure in the town.