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diwan

/dɪˈwɑːn/

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noun

/dɪˈwɑːn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать мусульманский государственный совет, сборник персидских или арабских стихов одного автора, а также мусульманский зал заседаний или суд.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a Muslim council of state, a collection of Persian or Arabic poems by a single author, or a Muslim council chamber or law court.

  1. Council of stateC1formal

    A high-level administrative body or council in Muslim countries, often advising a ruler.

    ruГосударственный совет

    • The diwan convened to discuss matters of state.
    • He was appointed to the royal diwan as a senior advisor.
    • The diwan's decisions influenced the entire kingdom.

    Synonymsassemblyboardcabinetcouncil

  2. Poetry collectionC1formal

    A collection of poems, especially in Persian or Arabic, typically by a single author.

    ruДиван

    • She studied the diwan of the famous Persian poet Hafez.
    • The library holds a rare diwan from the 16th century.
    • His diwan includes both ghazals and rubaiyat.

    Synonymsdivan

  3. Council chamber or courtC1formal

    A room or building used for official meetings, councils, or law courts in Muslim societies.

    ruДиван (в значении зал совета)

    • The judge entered the diwan to hear the case.
    • The diwan was decorated with intricate mosaics.
    • They gathered in the diwan to resolve the dispute.

    Synonymsassembly hallcouncil chambercourt