Maliki
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Maliki
< Arabic Mālikī, derivative of name of founder, Mālik ibn Anas
Example Sentences
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After being endorsed by a Shia coalition known as the Coordination Framework on Saturday, Maliki would then normally be nominated by the president, who holds a largely ceremonial role.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Even after leaving his post, Maliki continued to play a role in the country’s political life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Maliki legal doctrine dominated interpretations of Islam, and study of the Quran and the prophetic traditions contained in the sunna were largely abandoned.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Maliki Crawford’s 79-inch arm-span isn’t quite the 12.1-foot wingspan of the wandering albatross, but don’t tell that to the receivers trying to catch passes after he utilizes his reach to make a deflection.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022
The harsh voice of Reuben Maliki rose in the air again.
From The Scapegoat; a romance and a parable by Caine, Hall, Sir
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