mallam
Britishnoun
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(in Islamic W Africa) a man learned in Koranic studies
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(in N Nigeria) a title and form of address for a learned or educated man
Etymology
Origin of mallam
C20: from Hausa
Example Sentences
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held talks with Nigeria's National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu last week to discuss ways to make "tangible progress on stopping violence against Christians in Nigeria and combatting West African jihadist terrorist groups", the US department of war said in a statement.
From BBC
A team of engineers had been organised to fix the crack in the building, the Emir, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, told Punch News.
From BBC
"My monthly pension cannot cover the cost of buying bread everyday so we have switched to another more affordable food," Mallam Ado Yahaya, from the northern state of Kano, said.
From BBC
Jadzia Mallam, 17, from Newcastle, said she skipped school to be at the concert.
From BBC
One parent, Mallam Saidu Tegina, said by phone the students have been released.
From Reuters
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