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

Basil Al Askari, co-founder of Abu Dhabi-based crypto brokerage MidChains, which is backed by Mubadala, said there were a lot of U.A.E. first-timers looking to return home with a quick deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms Delavary and Mr Askari's four-week trial was set for 6 October.

From BBC

Over the last three weeks, killer whales native to Mexico and Central America have been spotted dozens of times from Long Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula to Laguna Beach, according to Tyler Askari, assistant port captain for Long Beach-based Harbor Breeze Yacht Charter and Cruises.

From Los Angeles Times

Askari said the aquatic mammals are in the area in greater frequency because of an increased abundance of dolphins, a staple of their diet.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re seeing the orcas because they’re becoming aware of the super pods and mega pods of dolphins that range from 2,000 to 4,000, and they’re easier to hunt than other whales,” Askari said.

From Los Angeles Times