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dewaniya

dewaniya is the alternative form of diwaniya.

Meaning of diwaniya

Noun

diwaniya (plural diwaniyas)

  1. In Kuwait, a guest room where men gather to chat, eat and drink.
    • Diwaniyas are a place to network where people from different facets of society gather to discuss topics of interest, form alliances, close business deals or introduce people to associates. Historically, Diwaniyas have consisted of only men but now have evolved into mixed gender or only women.2022 July 2, Capt. Melissa Heintz, US Air Force
  2. A traditional Kuwaiti social gathering in such a room.
    • In the past, candidates depended mostly on personal ties with voters at diwaniyas, traditional evening social gatherings.2008 May 19, Robert F. Worth, “Islamists Win 24 of 50 Seats in Parliament of Kuwait”, in New York Times

Forms of dewaniya

pluraldewaniyas

Questions about dewaniya

What is dewaniya the alternative form of?
Dewaniya is the alternative form of diwaniya.

Words near dewaniya in the dictionary

  1. dewan
  2. dewanee
  3. dewanees
  4. dewani
  5. dewanis
  6. dewaniya
  7. dewaniyas
  8. dewannies
  9. dewanny
  10. dewans
  11. dewanship

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