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wali

noun (1)
waĀ·​li
variants: or less commonly walee \ ĖˆwƤlē \
plural -s

Definition of wali

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : an Arab provincial governor
2 : vali sense 1

wali

noun (2)
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of wali (Entry 2 of 2)

: a Muslim saint

History and Etymology for wali

Noun (1)

Arabic walīy (plural wulāt)

Noun (2)

Arabic walīy (plural awliyā'), literally, benefactor, guardian

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