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Baluchi

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Ba·lu·chi  (b-lch) also Ba·luch (-lch)
n. pl. Baluchi or Ba·lu·chis also Baluch or Ba·lu·ches (-lchz)
1. A member of a traditionally nomadic Muslim people of Baluchistan.
2. The Iranian language of the Baluchi.
Baluchi [bəˈluːtʃɪ], Balochi [bəˈləʊtʃɪ]
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) pl -chis, -chi a member of a Muslim people living chiefly in coastal Pakistan and Iran
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the language of this people, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family
adj
(Placename) (Linguistics / Languages) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Baluchistan, its inhabitants, or their language
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Baluchi - an Iranian language spoken in Pakistan and Iran and Afghanistan and Russia and the Persian gulf
Balochi
Iranian language, Iranian - the modern Persian language spoken in Iran


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It is obvious that Baluchi tribal leaders are getting help from abroad, with fingers pointing toward India.
Positionings and preparations for Bush visit to subcontinent by Ali, M.M. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
A Baluchi saying goes, "For a man everything is all right, other than being a thief or gay," meaning he takes the passive role in anal sex.
Land of the free. (my perspective) by Mustikhan, Ahmar / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Tribal leaders including Nawab Akbar Bughti and Sardar Attaullah Khan Mengal have accused the Musharraf regime of undermining Baluchi interests by diverting the province's natural resources for the benefit of other provinces such as Punjab.
As India tries to break into the international arena, Pakistan is ... by Ali, M.M. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
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