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mali

noun

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mahlee

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ˈmɑli

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Definition

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noun

  1. slangMLEMTE

    A Somali.

  2. south africa

    Money, cash.

  3. A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Mali.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Country / landlocked

Caste

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  • mali francnounCompound term

    The basic unit of money in Mali.

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