raka
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of raka
From the Arabic word rakʿah
Example Sentences
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The film kicks into gear with the introduction of the winning Raka and escalates with Proximus Caesar’s swaggering entrance as a charismatic preacher who has twisted a messiah’s words into hate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
He also formed an alliance with President Widodo, who came in for criticism when his eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, joined Mr Prabowo as running mate.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024
His running mate is none other than Mr Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
Raka is below the statutory minimum age of 40 but was allowed to run under an exception created by the Constitutional Court.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024
Raka is but one day's journey north-east of Katunga, and Alorie three days journey to the south-west.
From Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa by Huish, Robert
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