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divan meaning in Pashto

ديوان diwān

UK/dɪˈvæn//dɪˈvæn/

divan in Pashto: ديوان (diwān). In English, divan means a Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

Pashto words for divan

council
ديوان diwān

English meaning of divan

  1. noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
  2. noun The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
  3. noun Any council or assembly.
  4. noun A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.

Full definition of divan

divan in a sentence

  • Near-synonym: smoking room

Synonyms of divan

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Questions about divan in Pashto

What is the meaning of divan in Pashto?
Divan in Pashto is ديوان (diwān).
divan په پښتو کې څه معنی لري؟
Divan: ديوان (diwān).
What does divan mean in English?
Divan means a Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

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