wali
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wali
Arabic
Example Sentences
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But Ishaku Dan'azumi, a traditional chief of Kurmin Wali in northern Kaduna state, told AFP at the weekend that 80 people had returned home, having fled during the attack to hide in other villages.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
As the residents of Kurmin Wali wait anxiously for the return of their family members, they are hoping the governor keeps to his word.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Wali has little public profile, and Alnajjar is a longtime city engineer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
As of early April, two people had filed paperwork to challenge Bass: Vincent Wali and Asaad Y. Alnajjar.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
His Excellency Alhadji Isa Wali also presented me with a two-volume translation of the Holy Quran.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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