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Mali
MAH-lee
Mali (name) means a landlocked country in West Africa. Example: “Timbuktu, a historic center of learning, is located in Mali.”
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A landlocked country in West Africa.
"Timbuktu, a historic center of learning, is located in Mali."
How to use Mali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in West Africa, once home to the powerful Mali Empire.
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Etymology
Named after the medieval Mali Empire, a name traced to a word for "hippopotamus" in a local language.
Rhymes for Mali
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What does “Mali” mean?
The word “Mali” means a landlocked country in West Africa. In plain terms, a country in West Africa, once home to the powerful Mali Empire.
How do you pronounce “Mali”?
“Mali” is pronounced MAH-lee (/ˈmɑli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mali” in a sentence?
Here is “Mali” used in a sentence: “Timbuktu, a historic center of learning, is located in Mali.”
What part of speech is “Mali”?
“Mali” is a name.
Is “Mali” a common word?
“Mali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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