What is another word for durbar?

Pronunciation: [dˈɜːbɑː] (IPA)

Durbar is a term commonly used in South Asian countries to refer to a court or an audience chamber of a monarch or a ruler. However, there are several synonyms for this term that are used in different regions of the world. In Pakistan, Durbar is also known as Diwan, while in India, it is referred to as Darbar. Similarly, in the Middle East, it is called Majlis, in Iran, it is known as Divan, and in Ethiopia, it is referred to as Dabtar. These synonyms carry the same meaning and significance as Durbar and are used interchangeably to refer to the court or audience chamber of a monarch or a ruler.

What are the hypernyms for Durbar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Durbar?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for durbar (as nouns)

Usage examples for Durbar

She lost her jewels in the Hoogley on the road to Delhi durbar, and thought that as nothing to put against the satisfaction of having "shaken hands with the King-Emperor's brother," the Duke of Connaught, the memory of whose graciousness is treasured by the Shans to-day.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
We advanced slowly towards the beautiful durbar-tent of red and yellow silk, between a double line of gunners, who, on a signal, fired a salute very creditable to their untaught skill.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
This reception to the King and Queen when they landed at Bombay on their way to Delhi durbar was very typical of the life of the city.
"The Critic in the Orient"
George Hamlin Fitch

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