durbar
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- noun
- /ˈdərˌbär/
- Archaic
- The grand durbar was adorned with gold accents and intricate carvings, showcasing the opulence of the palace.
- Durbar court
- durbar hall
Examples
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Well, I'm the Empress of India, I should have a durbar room.
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Each emperor would bring the greatest craftsmen to make great glories for their durbar room.
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I will see everyone in the Durbar Room at once.
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And this is the Durbar Room.
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Every emperor had a durbar room, full of the finest things known to man.
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To celebrate the completion of the Durbar Room, a little surprise, Your Majesty.
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I can't wait to show you the Durbar Room.
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The Durbar Room was designed by Mr. Bhai Ram Singh.
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The king held his audience in the durbar to discuss important matters of the state.
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Guests were welcomed into the durbar for the royal banquet, filled with elegant decorations.
Synonyms
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A group of government leaders and their meeting place in some Muslim countries, often in the past
A large hall where people meet in ancient Persian palaces like Persepolis
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Durbar comes from Persian darbār, meaning 'court' or the ruler's meeting place, and it reached English through India. So, a durbar is the large reception room in a palace where the ruler holds formal audiences and meetings.