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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 notes

In plain EnglishA country in West Africa, once home to the powerful Mali Empire.

Malis plural, malis plural

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Timbuktu, a historic center of learning, is located in _____.

Named after the medieval Mali Empire, a name traced to a word for "hippopotamus" in a local language.

Ali kali Bali tali Cali Pali dali Vali Somali Diwali murali Anjali

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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