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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.

"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.

· First attested 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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