durbar
durbar
Definition
dur·bar (dʉr′bär′)
noun
Historical in India or Africa, an official reception or audience held by a native prince, or by a British ruler or governor
Etymology: Hindi < darbār < Pers, a ruler's court < dar, portal (for IE base see door) + bār, court
durbar
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- hold: After the fall of Damascus, Tiglath-pileser held a durbar which was attended by loyal princes among whom was Ahaz himself.
