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Maulana

British  
/ mɔːˈlɑːnɑː /

noun

  1. (in Pakistan, India, etc) a title used for a scholar of Persian and Arabic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Maulana

Urdu, from Arabic mawlānā

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"The laryngoscopy and intubation are considered the most stressful response during general anaesthesia," says Dr Sonia Wadhawan, director-professor of anaesthesia and intensive care at Maulana Azad Medical College and supervisor of the study.

From BBC Nov. 24, 2025

Rosida, whose son Kaffa Ahmad Maulana is among those missing, said she has been waiting for news since Monday evening.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2025

Who knows Kwanzaa better than its creator, Maulana Karenga?

From National Geographic Dec. 20, 2023

Addressing the crowd, Maulana Abdus Sattar Saeedi demanded that the government move quickly against those involved in the gruesome acts in Mastung and Hangu.

From Seattle Times Sep. 30, 2023

The voice on the radio belonged to Maulana Fazlullah, one of the leaders of the TNSM.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai

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