raya

American

[rah-yuh, rahy-uh] / ˈrɑ yə, ˈraɪ ə /

Also raia,

noun

a Christian subject of an Ottoman ruler.

Etymology

Origin of raya

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

Example Sentences

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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

The chaotic manner of Wolves' 94th-minute equaliser from Tom Edozie - eventually going in off Riccardo Calafiori - summed up Arsenal's panic-stricken finale as goalkeeper David Raya collided haplessly with defender Gabriel to cause confusion.

From BBC

Raya and the Gunners' defence have slipped from the high standards that gave them a nine-point advantage over City and Aston Villa on 7 February, albeit that Pep Guardiola's side had a game in hand.

From BBC

Then, in the fourth minute of added time, 19-year-old Tom Edozie - off the bench for his senior debut - pounced on a mix-up between Arsenal pair David Raya and Gabriel and his shot went in off Riccardo Calafiori for a dramatic, dreamy leveller.

From BBC

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