Mali

usgb/ˈmɑːli/
noun

A country in West Africa.

He is planning a trip to Mali next summer.
Visual representation of "mali" - A country in West Africa

Often appears as...

  • mali national team
  • mali music
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Geography Specific

The term 'Mali' refers to a unique African nation, not to be confused with general references to wealth or possessions.

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Her research on Mali focused on the country's history.
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Pronunciation Clue

To correctly say 'Mali,' stress the first syllable: MAH-lee, similar to the word 'mall' followed by 'lee'.

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I learned to pronounce 'Mali' correctly in my geography class.
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Not An Adjective

'Mali' is a proper noun for the country; it's not used to describe something from Mali, which is 'Malian'.

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Malian artisans create beautiful textiles.
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