askari

American  

[as-kuh-ree] / ˈæs kə ri /

noun

PLURAL

askaris, askari

1. an African police officer or soldier, especially one serving a colonial administration.

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askari British  

/ asˈkaːri /

noun

1. (in East Africa) a soldier or policeman

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Etymology

Origin of askari

First recorded in 1805–10; from Swahili, from Arabic ʿaskarī “soldier,” equivalent to ʿaskar “army” (from Persian lashkar) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin); lascar

Example Sentences

“We followed the government decision that banned us visiting my parents for Eid last year, it’s enough! Nothing can stop me now,” said factory worker Askari Anam, who used alleys and shortcuts to avoid being stopped from visiting his hometown.

From Seattle Times

This is a “very positive” move, said Hasan Askari Rizvi, a security analyst in Pakistan, who nevertheless cautioned that it remains unclear whether the agreement will be implemented successfully.

From Washington Post

“The U.S. realizes that without Pakistan’s role, there will be no end to the war in Afghanistan. On the other hand, Pakistan also needs the U.S. for the revival of its struggling economy. They need the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Asian Development Bank to improve their economy, and the U.S. has leverage in all of these institutions,” said Hasan Askari Rizvi, a Pakistani analyst based in Lahore.

From Washington Post

“Her dream was to spread yoga,” said Maryam Askari, a former student and longtime friend.

From Los Angeles Times

Askari brought the teaching program to France when she opened her own studio in Paris in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times