Malik
Americannoun
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Adam, 1917–84, Indonesian politician and diplomat.
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a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “king.”
Example Sentences
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Pakistan must work “to avoid a default-like situation,” said Ali Pervaiz Malik, the federal petroleum minister.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The issue isn’t the financial penalties, which at under $400 million combined, are “completely irrelevant” for a company of Meta’s size, according to Morningstar analyst Malik Ahmed Khan.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Last September, the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, released a report on the issue, calling for urgent action.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Councilmember Traci Park, who represents the Westside communities of District 11, including Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Venice, will face off against civil rights attorney Faizah Malik.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
“You and Malik can go. It’ll only take a moment.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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