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wali

British  
/ ˈwɑːlɪ /

noun

  1. a divinely inspired leader; saint

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wali

Arabic

Example Sentences

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Omra Wali Jan died from a brain injury after being found unconscious in her Manchester home in November 2023.

From BBC

But Ishaku Dan'azumi, a traditional chief of Kurmin Wali in northern Kaduna state, told AFP at the weekend that 80 people had returned home, having fled during the attack to hide in other villages.

From Barron's

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali.

From BBC

There is an air of tension and anger in Kurmin Wali.

From BBC

The BBC also faced difficulties reaching Kurmin Wali, after a politician and security personnel attempted to block access to the village.

From BBC