Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Nizam · Ni·zam · IPA /nɪˈzɑːm/ n. n. 01 n. The title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad, in India, since 1719. 1. The title of the native sovereigns of Hyderabad, in India, since 1719. 02 n. A regular soldier of the Turkish army. See Army organization, above. pl. Nizam 1. A regular soldier of the Turkish army. See Army organization, above. See: Army organization