Diwan (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A Muslim council chamber or law court.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The diwan served as a grand reception hall where the ruler met with his guests and dignitaries.
• A judge was appointed to preside over the diwan and resolve disputes in a fair manner.
• During the Ottoman Empire, the diwan played a significant role in governing the provinces.
• He walked through the magnificent diwan with intricately tiled walls and ceilings adorned with golden motifs.
• As a prominent leader, she regularly held court in the diwan, hearing cases and offering wise counsel.

Synonyms

• Divan

Hypernyms

• Chamber
• Boardroom

Meaning ²

A Muslim council of state.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Divan

Hypernyms

• Privy Council

Meaning ³

A collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Divan

Hypernyms

• Anthology