maulvi
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maulvi
First recorded in 1770–80; from Hindi, Urdu maulvī, from Persian mawlavī, from Arabic mawlawī, equivalent to mawlā “lord, master” + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin; see mullah
Example Sentences
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“The maulvi was sitting in the chair like he was the boss, and I was told to stay standing,” he says.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2017
After persistent knocking, a blind maulvi, Mohammed Nadeem, led by a young student, agrees to speak.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2017
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