khanjar

[kahn-jahr]

noun

1. a curved dagger of Islamic countries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of khanjar¹

1675–85; earlier canjare, canjer (< Turkish hançer ) < Persian khanjar

Example Sentences

Khanjar is a millionaire businessman who bankrolled Sunni politicians and fighters who sought to create autonomous region for the minority sect, a move criticised by Shi'ites as an invitation to tear Iraq apart.

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Khanjar's coalition is called Azm.

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The tribal leader said both political figures were suspected of corruption, including Mr. Khanjar whom he acknowledged having “corrupt friends.”

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In a race between the powerful Sunni speaker of Parliament, Mohammad al-Halbousi, and Iraqi businessman Khamis al-Khanjar, Sheikh Hammeed said he had told his followers to support Mr. Khanjar.

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In 2018, Khanjar and Abu Mazen unexpectedly joined a bloc of Iran-backed parties and militia leaders in the Iraqi parliament.

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