rai

American  

[rahy] / raɪ /

noun

1. a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.

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rai British  

/ raɪ /

noun

1. a type of Algerian popular music based on traditional Algerian music influenced by modern Western pop

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Etymology

Origin of rai

First recorded in 1985–90; from Algerian French raï, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Algerian Arabic (ha er-)ray “(here is the) view, (that's the) thinking,” a phrase often used in the songs

Example Sentences

"Another friend of ours... last night we had no news, he couldn't be found," he told Italian public broadcaster Rai News.

From BBC

But on the flip side, some TikTokers like Rai Tryna, 26, said he would take the extra money, “no question,” especially while he’s still young and single and doesn’t have childcare responsibilities.

From MarketWatch

Around 400 people were killed and millions of homes hit when Typhoon Rai slammed into parts of the Philippines just before Christmas in 2021.

From BBC

Typhoon Rai, known locally as Odette, was the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines in 2021.

From BBC

Defending their lifestyle as one "without stress" and in harmony with nature, Australian Catherine Birmingham and Briton Nathan Trevallion told national broadcaster Rai this month that their children were "growing up better" in their home in the woods.

From Barron's