Wali
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɑːliː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wali is a noun meaning A provincial governor in certain Muslim contexts.
Meaning
A provincial governor in certain Muslim contexts.
More Meanings
- (Islam) A saint or prophet.
Example Sentences
You see the shrine was founded in memory of a great Wali, seer, holy man – but apparently a Mohammedan.
For much of the last century, the mountainous region of Swat was ruled as a princely kingdom where a benign autocrat, the wali, bestowed schools for girls, health care for everyone and the chance to get a degree abroad for the talented.
Word Forms
- walis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prince, governor, first, valley, waly, vali.
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