rai

[rahy]

noun

1. a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.

rai

/ raɪ /

noun

1. a type of Algerian popular music based on traditional Algerian music influenced by modern Western pop

Word History and Origins

Origin of rai¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from Algerian French raï, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Algerian Arabic (ha er-)ray “(here is the) view, (that's the) thinking,” a phrase often used in the songs

Word History and Origins

Origin of rai¹

C20: Arabic, literally: opinion

Example Sentences

England's Aaron Rai demonstrated the form that had made him a contender to make the Ryder Cup side, with an excellent bogey-free round of 66, matched by former Masters champion Patrick Reed, as they tied for third on 16 under.

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The furore has been widely covered in Italian media, with a journalist at public broadcaster RAI saying: "We are always told, you are not as good as the BBC… and then they go and do this. Such a grave mistake. The suggestion of adding some cream gave me goosebumps."

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He was given a 12-month detention and training order by District Judge Hina Rai, who said that the killings near Ruislip Golf Course were "without a doubt the most awful offences against animals I have seen in this court".

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Sentencing the boy, Judge Rai told him his actions had been "extensively planned" and were "clearly premeditated".

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"It was a staple in a brown household," says Jasmine Rai, 25, adding it was "the first time I saw a brown girl in a positive light" in a film.

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