askari Definition
a soldier or police officer in certain African countries.
Using askari: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "askari" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The askaris were responsible for maintaining order in the city.
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The government deployed more askaris to the border region.
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The askari was well-trained and disciplined.
askari Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for askari
- soldier
- military personnel
- police officer
Phrases with askari
a protected area in Tanzania, named after the askari soldiers who once trained there
Example
The askari game reserve is home to a variety of wildlife species.
a statue located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, commemorating the askari soldiers who fought in World War I
Example
The askari monument is a popular tourist attraction in Dar es Salaam.
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The askari wa usalama barabarani was directing traffic at the busy intersection.
Origins of askari
from Swahili 'askari', meaning 'soldier'
Summary: askari in Brief
'Askari' [uh-skar-ee] refers to a soldier or police officer in certain African countries. It comes from the Swahili word for 'soldier.' Examples of its use include 'The askaris were responsible for maintaining order in the city,' and 'The askari was well-trained and disciplined.' Phrases like 'askari game reserve' and 'askari monument' use 'askari' to denote a location or monument related to the soldiers.
