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maulvi

/moul-vee/US // ˈmaʊl vi //

茅山,茅夫,茅台,茅庐

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an expert in Islamic law: used especially as a term of respectful address among Muslims.

Examples

  • On several occasions, Pakistani officials tipped off Maulvi Nazir and his men about impending drone strikes.

  • Since 2007, Maulvi Nazir and the Pakistani military had kept to an unwritten truce.

  • Whatever protection the Pakistanis had been giving to Maulvi Nazir was no longer on the table.

  • Having seized Ismael, Mohammad sent word to the shura that he would trade his hostage for Maulvi Habibullah.

  • “The U.S. and its allies claimed to be having negotiations with the Taliban,” senior Taliban commander Maulvi Rahmanullah said.

  • The Maulvi thus acts as a teacher of religious doctrine and also of law.

  • The principal religious officer is the Maulvi, who corresponds to the Hindu Guru or preceptor.

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