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
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
The town is governed by a wali chosen by the imam, and in the bazaars may be seen, in hopeless confusion, Banyans from India, Omani, Bedouin, Persians and Jews.
From Southern Arabia by Theodore Bent
The wali of Takha received us well, and placed his house at our disposal, but it was so dirty we elected to pitch our tents, and encamped some little distance from the village.
From Southern Arabia by Theodore Bent
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