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Malawian

British  
/ məˈlɑːwɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Malawi or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Malawi

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Adam Ali, a spokesman for the Malawian Embassy, said that he was appealing to donors to send more buses to repatriate people, beginning with women and children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

In the town of Standford less than 20 kilometres inland, another Malawian national, Talibo Mbewe, said he had been sheltering at the community hall for two days.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Conservationists and government leaders say locals—and wildlife—will ultimately benefit from translocations and other conservation efforts, which have been a boon to Zambian and Malawian tourism industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Mutharika, who first served as president between 2014 and 2020, campaigned on a pledge of a "return to proven leadership" - which resonated with Malawian voters.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Fumulani’s songs often described the struggles of the poor, his lyrics straight from the warm red Malawian soil.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba

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