diwan

• Nom masculin à plusieurs sens : il peut désigner un conseil d'État musulman, un recueil de poèmes persans ou arabes d'un même auteur, ainsi qu'une salle de réunion ou un tribunal musulman.

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.

   Diwan (conseil d'État)

   • 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.

   Synonymesassemblyboardcabinetcouncil

2. Poetry collectionC1formal

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

   diwan (recueil de poèmes)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdivan

3. Council chamber or courtC1formal

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

   Diwan (salle de conseil ou de tribunal)

   • 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.

   Synonymesassembly hallcouncil chambercourt