rai

[ rahy ]

noun

1. a style of Algerian popular music played on electric guitar, synthesizer, and percussion instruments.

rai

/ raɪ /

noun

1. a type of Algerian popular music based on traditional Algerian music influenced by modern Western pop

Word History and Origins

Origin of rai¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from Algerian French raï, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Algerian Arabic (ha er-)ray “(here is the) view, (that's the) thinking,” a phrase often used in the songs

Word History and Origins

Origin of rai¹

C20: Arabic, literally: opinion

Example Sentences

Actress and Miss World winner Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who also appears in the list with tracks like Crazy Kiya Re, Kajra Re and Dola Re Dola, added that she was "grateful for all the directors and talents I’ve got to work with".

From BBC

Describing the moment, the storm hit, he told Italian news outlet Rai the superyacht tipped to its side and sank within "a few minutes"

From BBC

Rai Benjamin added to the tally with a stunning 400m hurdles gold, running a season's best 46.46 seconds to beat Norway's all-conquering Karsten Warholm.

From BBC

Among the Big Three who have spent the last three years revolutionizing the 400-meter hurdles, Rai Benjamin has often been relegated to the forgotten man.

From Los Angeles Times

Benjamin smiled while leaning at the finish line, then ran over to fans wearing white T-shirts bearing the saying “RAI VS. THE WORLD.”

From Los Angeles Times