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
When officers saw Baluchi holding wires they contacted the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 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
Mr. Baluchi told the Coast Guard that he had Florida registration for the vessel but could not locate it, and told them of his aim to cross the Atlantic.
From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023
The Baluchi immediately left his side, and retired further into the chasm.
From The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier by Mitford, Bertram
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