Maliki

[ mal-i-kee ]

noun

, Islam.

1. one of the four schools of Islamic law, founded by Malik ibn Anas (c715–795).

Other Words From

• Mali·kite noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maliki¹

< Arabic Mālikī, derivative of name of founder, Mālik ibn Anas

Example Sentences

I was impressed at the time to hear Biden schmooze with Maliki as if he were the governor of Delaware.

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In early 2010 I was sitting in Biden's office interviewing him when Maliki called.

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In Iraq, Tehran was our silent partner, working to break an ISIS siege and edging out Maliki.

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This month Maliki said he would step down and work with his successor to help form a new government.

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Until this summer, al-Abadi was loyal to Maliki and a member of his own Dawa party.

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