"msilikali" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Chichewa]

IPA: /m.si.ɽiˈká.ɽi/ Forms: msilikáli [canonical, class-1], asilikáli [class-2, plural]
Etymology: From a reanalysis of Swahili askari as a plural form, probably via Yao (with possible interference from Swahili serikali (“government”)). The Swahili word derives from Arabic عَسْكَرِيّ (ʕaskariyy). Etymology templates: {{der|ny|sw|askari}} Swahili askari, {{bor|ny|yao|-}} Yao, {{cog|sw|serikali||government}} Swahili serikali (“government”), {{der|ny|ar|عَسْكَرِيّ}} Arabic عَسْكَرِيّ (ʕaskariyy), {{root|ny|ar|ع س ك ر}} Head templates: {{ny-noun|msilikáli|1}} msilikáli class 1 (plural asilikáli class 2)
  1. soldier Categories (topical): Military, Occupations Synonyms: msirikali
    Sense id: en-msilikali-ny-noun-4MCMKx9T Categories (other): Chichewa entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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        "Chichewa terms derived from Swahili",
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    {
      "word": "msirikali"
    }
  ],
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