What is another word for Dewan?

Pronunciation: [djˈuːən] (IPA)

Dewan is a word commonly used in South Asian countries, which refers to a council, committee or a board of directors. It is a position of authority in certain organizations and institutions. Synonyms for the word Dewan include Assembly, Board, Tribunal, Council, Committee, Panel, Commission, and Board of Directors. These words can be used interchangeably based on the context in which the word Dewan is used. Each synonym represents an entity with a similar function and carries similar qualities of leadership, decision-making, and governance. Moreover, the use of synonyms can increase the richness and diversity of language, adding depth and nuance to our communications.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      divan.

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Usage examples for Dewan

An officer, called a Dewan, had been established in the provinces, expressly as a check on the person who should act as farmer-general.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke
Mr. Anderson being asked whether he agreed in the opinion and admitted the truth of his friend Mr. Shore's statement relative to the Dewan of the Committee, his answer was this: "I do not think that I should have written it quite so strong, but I do in a great measure agree to it: that is, I think there is a great deal of truth in the observation; I think, in particular, that it would require great exertion in the Committee, and great abilities on the part of the President, to restrain effectually the conduct of the Dewan; I think it would be difficult for the Committee to interpose a sufficient control to guard against all the abuses of the Dewan."
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke
Mr. Hastings states, among Gunga Govind's merits, that he had, from the time of its institution, and with a very short intermission, served the office of Dewan to the Calcutta Committee.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. X. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke

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