Baluchi
Americannoun
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a member of a nomadic, primarily Sunni Muslim people of Baluchistan.
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the language of the Baluchi, an Iranian language of the Indo-European family.
noun
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a member of a Muslim people living chiefly in coastal Pakistan and Iran
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the language of this people, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Baluchi
Borrowed into English from Persian around 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Rita J. Radostitz, a lawyer for Mr. Baluchi, said that Mr. Cruz then took “a victory lap.”
From New York Times • May 1, 2024
They again ordered Baluchi off the vessel and he refused.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023
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 • Sep. 6, 2023
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 • Sep. 6, 2023
Umar Khan was a Baluchi who bore a very bad record indeed.
From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram
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