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Malawi
muh-LAH-wee
Malawi (name) means a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Example: “Malawi borders Lake Malawi along much of its eastern edge.”
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A landlocked country in Southern Africa.
"A possible constitutional crisis loomed in Malawi following the reported death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, once hailed as a positive steward for the southern African country."
— Faith Karimi, Potential crisis looms in Malawi amid reports of president’s death (2012)
"Malawi borders Lake Malawi along much of its eastern edge."
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_____ borders Lake Malawi along much of its eastern edge.
Etymology
Said to come from a Chichewa word for "flames," describing the glow of sunrise over Lake Malawi; the name was chosen by Hastings Banda in 1964.
Class of 1964
Malawi joined the language around 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Malawi” mean?
The word “Malawi” means a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
How do you pronounce “Malawi”?
“Malawi” is pronounced muh-LAH-wee (/məˈlɑwi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Malawi” in a sentence?
Here is “Malawi” used in a sentence: “Malawi borders Lake Malawi along much of its eastern edge.”
What part of speech is “Malawi”?
“Malawi” is a name.
Where does the word “Malawi” come from?
The word “Malawi” dates back to around 1964. Said to come from a Chichewa word for "flames," describing the glow of sunrise over Lake Malawi; the name was chosen by Hastings Banda in 1964.
Is “Malawi” a common word?
“Malawi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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