Arabic word sheet
وَلِيٌّ
Ally, protector
- Type
- noun
- Root
- و ل ي
Meaning and usage
Ally, protector
One who is close to someone, takes his side and supports him: a firm friend, an ally, a protector.
كَانَ الْجَارُ وَلِيًّا لِلْأُسْرَةِ.
The neighbour was an ally to the family.
Guardian, person in charge
One who has charge of another's affairs and decides for him, for example an orphan's guardian.
الْعَمُّ وَلِيُّ الطِّفْلِ الْيَتِيمِ.
The uncle is the orphan child's guardian.
The rain that follows the first
A name for the rain that comes after the first rain of the season.
جَاءَ الْوَلِيُّ فَاخْضَرَّتِ الْأَرْضُ.
The second rain came and the land turned green.
Plural
أَوْلِيَاءُ
Synonyms
helper, supporter
It stresses help given against an opponent, without the idea of closeness or of having charge.
Opposites
enemy