dewan
/dɪˈwɑn/
noun
- A high-ranking official or minister in some South Asian countries, especially historically in India.
- Under British rule, the dewan often served as the chief financial officer of a princely state.
- The dewan advised the maharaja on matters of state and finance.
- She studied the role of the dewan in Mughal administration for her history project.
- A financial officer or treasurer in certain South Asian governments or organizations.
- The dewan presented the annual budget to the council.
- The company appointed a new dewan to oversee its accounts in the region.
- As dewan, he was responsible for collecting taxes and managing the treasury.