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mali

/ˈmɑː.li/
Ma · li
Plural:malis
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Adjective:Malian
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1

A landlocked country in West Africa, historically the center of the wealthy Mali Empire, largely situated in the Sahara and Sahel regions.

Example

"The Niger River flows through the heart of Mali, providing a vital water source for agriculture and transportation."

2

A gardener or a member of a gardening and agricultural caste in the Indian subcontinent.

Example

"The mali spent the early morning pruning the rose bushes and watering the courtyard garden."

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malcolmia
maldives
male
mali
mali cobra
malimbe
malkoha

Word Origin & Etymology

The country is named after the historical Mali Empire; in Manding languages, 'mali' means 'hippopotamus', an animal symbolizing strength. The unrelated South Asian term for a gardener derives from Sanskrit 'mālin', meaning 'garland-maker'.

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