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Malik

American  
[mah-lik, mal-ik] / ˈmɑ lɪk, ˈmæl ɪk /

noun

  1. Adam, 1917–84, Indonesian politician and diplomat.

  2. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “king.”


Example Sentences

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They had no apparent links to international terrorist networks — until Malik pledged allegiance to the leader of the extremist group Islamic State on Facebook shortly before the attack.

From Los Angeles Times

Tomlinson, like fellow former One Direction members Horan, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, is releasing new music this year, and will be hitting Big Weekend in between European and North American tour dates.

From BBC

His ascendance to power was long in the making, said Hamdi Malik, associate fellow at the Washington Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal

Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, George Pickens and Jaelen Phillips are among some of the top players available heading into the start of NFL free agency.

From Los Angeles Times

As far as quarterbacks are concerned, Green Bay Packers backup Malik Willis could be a hot commodity.

From Los Angeles Times