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Nuristani

American  
[noor-uh-stah-nee, -stan-ee] / ˌnʊər əˈstɑ ni, -ˈstæn i /

noun

  • Nuristanis,
    plural
  • Nuristani
    plural
  1. Kafir.

  2. Kafiri.


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At one point, Ms. Nuristani got into an argument with the representative of an opposition candidate and walked out.

From New York Times Dec. 22, 2019

The head of the IEC, Hawa Alam Nuristani, told a news conference in Kabul earlier that the outcome could change after final results and was still subject to a review by the election complaints’ commission.

From The Guardian Dec. 22, 2019

He received a group of university students in his home, a beautiful post-and-beam structure in traditional Nuristani style.

From The New Yorker Jun. 27, 2016

"Nuristan is covered with forests and lacks paved roads - providing security is not an easy task," said Hazrat Shah Nuristani, another lawmaker.

From Reuters Mar. 13, 2014

Nuristani said earlier that international observers had not yet arrived in Kabul to monitor the full recount.

From Washington Post

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