majlis
[ mahj-lis ]
noun,plural maj·lis.(in Islamic countries)
a public audience held by a chieftain, monarch, or other ruler to listen to the requests of petitioners.
a house of parliament, as in Iran.
Origin of majlis
1Borrowed into English from Arabic around 1815–25
Words Nearby majlis
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How to use majlis in a sentence
The meal was served in the majlis on a large copper tray sent from the upper apartments.
Travels in Arabia | Bayard Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for Majlis
Majlis
/ (ˈmædʒlɪs) /
noun
the parliament of Iran
(in various N African and Middle Eastern countries) an assembly; council
Origin of Majlis
1from Persian: assembly
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