divan — meaning in English

English meaning

• divan 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).
• forum noun A place, meeting, or event set up for open discussion of a topic.

Senses

divan is used for these senses in English:

• divan 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.
• forum A place for discussion.

divan — full definition

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.

forum — full definition

1. noun A place, meeting, or event set up for open discussion of a topic.
2. noun An online message board where people post and reply about shared topics.
3. noun The public square of an ancient Roman city, used for business, politics, and gatherings.

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