Baluchi

American  

[buh-loo-chee] / bəˈlu tʃi /

noun

plural

Baluchis,

plural

Baluchi

1. a member of a nomadic, primarily Sunni Muslim people of Baluchistan.

2. the language of the Baluchi, an Iranian language of the Indo-European family.

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Baluchi British  

/ bəˈluːtʃɪ, bəˈləʊtʃɪ /

noun

1. a member of a Muslim people living chiefly in coastal Pakistan and Iran

2. the language of this people, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

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adjective

1. of or relating to Baluchistan, its inhabitants, or their language

Etymology

Origin of Baluchi

Borrowed into English from Persian around 1610–20

Example Sentences

Steve Baluchi, Director at FRP Advisory, said the company's "experienced new owners" had a track record of successful retail turnarounds and that they recognised the brand's value.

From BBC

Baluchi was charged Tuesday with obstruction of boarding and violation of a captain of the port order.

From Seattle Times

Reza Baluchi, 51, had attempted to use the device, referred to in court documents as a “Hydro Pod” craft, to cross the ocean.

From Washington Times

According to previous interviews, Mr Baluchi said he was attempting the voyages to raise money for a variety of causes, including for the homeless and the Coast Guard.

From BBC

Iran's opposition has long been split in numerous factions, both at home and abroad, including monarchists, republicans, leftists and organisations grouping ethnic minorities including Kurds, Baluchis and Arabs.

From Reuters