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Malian

American  
[mah-lee-uhn] / ˈmɑ li ən /

adjective

  1. relating to Mali, its inhabitants, or its culture.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Mali.

Example Sentences

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It had hosted a significant number of Malian troops and their Russian allies, in addition to a substantial quantity of military equipment.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Malian troops have also pulled out of the town of Tessalit further north, while clashes took place near the main Africa Corps facility in Bamako.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

They were pushed back by the Malian army, but remain deployed in the area.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

He previously told the BBC the FLA had remained in the city because "elements of the Malian army and Russian mercenaries" were still present.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

After holding a council of the chiefs of Aetolia, he went by the road which leads by Chalcis and Lysimachia to Stratum, to meet his army, which was coming along the Malian bay.

From The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 by Livius, Titus

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