mawla
/ˈmaʊlɑː/ /ˈmaʊlə/(also maula) Islam
noun
A non-Arab convert to Islam adopted into Arab society. Hence: a Muslim of non-Arab descent.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From Arabic mawlā client, noun of place from waliya to be close to, to be connected with.
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