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Maliki

Maliki

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A family name of Arabic origin common in Arabic-speaking countries
  • proper noun
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  • After U.S. troops departed, Prime Minister Maliki began replacing seasoned officers with cronies.
  • al-Maliki
  • Nouri al-Maliki
  • Prime Minister Maliki

Remember that behind the failure government of Maliki, the main force were the Iranians.

Examples

  • Ironically, both the United States and Iran supported Maliki's bid to remain prime minister.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Allawi and other opposition figures accuse Maliki of monopolizing power and bullying opponents.

    Blog text (10)

  • We have a joint committee now and are negotiating with Prime Minister Maliki.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Following Mubarak's departure, Maliki announced he would not seek a third term.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Even moderate and reasonable Sunnis wanted Maliki out of power.

    Academic text (2015)

  • In response to Arab instability, many government officials, including Maliki, called for the delayed local elections to take place.

    Academic text (2011)

  • By December, media reports about the political process had become more depressing, and fears of a new Maliki dictatorship grew.

    Academic text (2011)

  • In April, the UIA chose Nouri al-Maliki to replace Jaafari.

    Academic text (2006)

  • While most Sunni Arabs dislike Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's government, few have shown a willingness to abandon the political process completely.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Nouri al-Maliki was a prominent figure in Iraqi politics during his time as prime minister.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Maliki as a surname comes from Arabic Malik meaning 'king' or 'owner' and the -i ending meaning 'of' or 'from', so the name can mean 'of the king' or 'from the family of Malik'.