- dewan
- noun /dəˈwɑːn/A term denoting the holders of various different offices in various (usually Islamic) countries, usually some sort of councillor.
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Dewan — bezeichnet: Dewan Negara, das Oberhaus des malaysischen Parlaments Dewan Rakyat, das Unterhaus des malaysischen Parlaments Dewan ist der Name folgender Personen: Jenna Dewan (* 1980), US amerikanische Schauspielerin Dies … Deutsch Wikipedia
dewan — *dewan, *diwan germ., stark. Verb: nhd. sterben; ne. die (Verb); Rekontruktionsbasis: got., an.; Hinweis: s. *daujan; Etymologie: s. ing. *dʰeu (2), Verb … Germanisches Wörterbuch
dewan — [dē wän′] n. [Hindi dīwān < Pers: see DIVAN] in India, any of various high officials … English World dictionary
Dewan — The originally Persian title of dewan (also quite commonly known as Diwan; also spelled van) has, at various points in Islamic history, designated various differing though similar functions. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Council 3 Title … Wikipedia
dewan — UK [dɪˈwæn] / US [dɪˈwɑn] noun [countable] Word forms dewan : singular dewan plural dewans Indian English a diwan … English dictionary
Dewan — This unusual surname is apparently French in origin, deriving from the Ancient (pre 1066)French Devin . According to research, the name is a cynical nickname for one who enjoyed a good time, a buveur a drinker of wine. However it is more probable … Surnames reference
Dewan Rakyat — (mal. „Halle des Volkes“, oft als Abgeordnetenhaus bezeichnet) ist das Unterhaus des Parlaments von Malaysia. Zusammen mit dem Dewan Negara (Halle der Nation, Senat) bildet es die Legislative. Es wurde nach dem Westminister System errichtet. Sitz … Deutsch Wikipedia
Dewan Mohammad Azraf — (Bengali: দেওয়ান মোহাম্মদ আজরফ) (1908 1999) was a teacher, author, politician, journalist, philosopher and advocate of women s progress in East Bengal. In 1993, he was honored as a National Professor in Bangladesh. He was also a supporter of the … Wikipedia
Dewan Mulraj — was a 19th century ruler of Multan Contents 1 … Wikipedia
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka — (Malay for The Institute of Language and Literature) (abbreviated DBP) is the government body responsible for coordinating the use of the Malay language in Malaysia and Brunei. Conten … Wikipedia
Dewan Salman Fibre — Limited (DSFL) is one of the largest Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) manufacturing companies in Pakistan. It was established in 1990 as a joint venture between Dewan Mushtaq Group, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan and Sam Yang Corporation, Korea.It was … Wikipedia
