raya

American  

[rah-yuh, rahy-uh] / ˈrɑ yə, ˈraɪ ə /

Also raia,

noun

1. a Christian subject of an Ottoman ruler.

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Etymology

Origin of raya

First recorded in 1805–15; from Turkish reaya, from Arabic ra'īyah “subject,” literally, “flock”; ryot

Example Sentences

The fury was at its height on the hour when Arsenal keeper David Raya made a save from Georginio Rutter down to his right then slumped to the ground holding his shoulder, requiring lengthy treatment.

From BBC

During Tottenham's 4-1 home loss to north London rivals Arsenal on 22 February, striker Randal Kolo Muani had a goal - which would have levelled the score at 2-2 - ruled out after the officials adjudged the France international had pushed opposing defender Gabriel Magalhaes in the back just moments before slotting beyond David Raya.

From BBC

Chelsea were starting to grow into the game before Timber's crucial goal, while they needed goalkeeper David Raya to produce some excellent saves to deny the sixth-placed Blues a point.

From BBC

Declan Rice was guilty of dwelling on the ball just outside his own area and Kolo Muani made him pay, bursting past William Saliba for a fierce strike that gave David Raya no chance.

From Barron's

David Raya and Gabriel had a heated exchange after their misunderstanding gave doomed Wolves a late equaliser at Molineux.

From BBC