Aliya
AH-lee-yah
Aliya is a Malayalam-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term used in South India for a brother-in-law. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer ALIYA (5).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1102.
Meaning & usage
In South India, 'Aliya' is a colloquial term used to refer to a brother-in-law, specifically a sister's husband. It is commonly used in informal settings and is part of the familial address system in the region.
In a sentence
During the festival, my aliya helped organize the family gathering.
Aliya as a crossword answer
Aliya is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term used in South India for a brother-in-law” (5)
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