wali
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wali
Arabic
Example Sentences
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After the killing of the wali, or governor, of West Darfur in June, the report said, Masalit and African communities decided to seek protection at Ardamata, just outside Geneina.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
The Washington Post cited US officials as saying the captured IS leader was Ahmed Kurdi and that he was also known as the "wali", or governor, of Raqqa.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2022
The wali kept all his prisoners in the courtyard.
From Southern Arabia by Theodore Bent
And in most cases, they are erected to commemorate the benevolence and public zeal of some wali or pasha who must have made a handsome fortune in the promotion of a public enterprise.
From The Book of Khalid by Ameen Fares Rihani
He returned to Africa, caused his son Mahomet to be declared wali alhadi, and died, the 22d day of the moon Regeb, A.H.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
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