divan Meaning & Definition
What Does Divan Mean?
Divan is a noun that 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). It is also used to mean The council chamber where this court is held; , any court of justice.
Divan: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈvæn/ |
| Synonyms | diwan |
| Plural | divans |
Divan Definition (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).
- The council chamber where this court is held; , any court of justice.
- Any council or assembly.
- 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.
- An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
- A drug or cigarette den.
- A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.
Noun
- The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
- A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.
- A smoking-room.
- A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.
Synonyms of Divan
Divan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
divan (plural divans)
Words That Rhyme With Divan
Origin of Divan
Borrowed from French, from Ottoman Turkish دیوان (divan),[1] from Classical Persian دیوان (dēwān), from Middle Persian d(p)ywʾn' (dēwān, “archive, collected writings”), from Sumerian 𒁾 (dub). Compare mattress, from Arabic (both of Middle Eastern origin, due to the local custom of lying on padding on floor being foreign to Europeans). Doublet of dewan, douane, and diwaniya.
Quick Answers About Divan
What part of speech is divan?
Divan is a noun.
What is another word for divan?
Words with a similar meaning to divan include diwan. See the full list of divan synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of divan?
The plural of divan is divans.