askari

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Definitions of askari word

noun askari (in East Africa) a soldier or policeman 3
noun plural askari a native African police officer or soldier, especially one serving a colonial administration. 1
noun askari (in East Africa) a soldier or police officer. 1
noun askari A member of a local African military or police unit, usually one serving in a European colonial force. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Swahili < Arabic ʿaskarī soldier, equivalent to ʿaskar army (< Persian lashkar; cf. lascar) + -ī suffix of appurtenance

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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