"msilikali" meaning in Chichewa

See msilikali in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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) Head templates: {{ny-noun|msilikáli|1}} msilikáli class 1 (plural asilikáli class 2)
  1. soldier Categories (topical): Military, Occupations Synonyms: msirikali

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      "word": "msirikali"
    }
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