noun
Madi
MA-dee
Madi (noun) means a Central-Sudanic-speaking people living in parts of South Sudan and Uganda. Example: “The Madi people traditionally farm along the Nile's tributaries.”
noun
1
A Central-Sudanic-speaking people living in parts of South Sudan and Uganda.
"The Madi people traditionally farm along the Nile's tributaries."
name
1
A nickname for the female names Madeleine or Madison.
"Her friends all call her Madi."
How to use Madi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an ethnic group in East Africa, or an informal short form of Madeleine/Madison.
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Etymology
A fanciful variant of Maddie.
Rhymes for Madi
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What does “Madi” mean?
The word “Madi” means a Central-Sudanic-speaking people living in parts of South Sudan and Uganda. In plain terms, either an ethnic group in East Africa, or an informal short form of Madeleine/Madison.
How do you pronounce “Madi”?
“Madi” is pronounced MA-dee (/ˈmædi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Madi” in a sentence?
Here is “Madi” used in a sentence: “The Madi people traditionally farm along the Nile's tributaries.”
What part of speech is “Madi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Madi” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Madi” have?
“Madi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Central-Sudanic-speaking people living in parts of South Sudan and Uganda.
