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Definition of malawi

malawi

/məˈlɑː.wi/
Ma · la · wi
Adjective:Malawian
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malawi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique, characterized by the extensive, biologically diverse waters of Lake Malawi running along its eastern border.

Example

"The economy of Malawi is predominantly agricultural, with the majority of the population residing in rural areas and cultivating crops like tobacco, tea, and maize."

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• Nearby Words

malamute
malanda
malanga
malawi
malax
malayan krait
malayan pit viper

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Maravi, an old name of the Nyanja people who inhabited the area. In the local Chewa language, 'maravi' means 'flames', possibly referring to the visual effect of the rising sun reflecting off the surface of Lake Malawi.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malawi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malawi
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