rafiki

American  

[rah-fee-kee] / rɑˈfi ki /

noun

1. a friend.

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Etymology

Origin of rafiki

From Swahili.

Example Sentences

Morocco, who had seen Neil El Aynaoui almost break the deadlock just before that, then saw space open up although Comoros had a chance of their own as Rafiki Said was denied when clean through on goal.

From Barron's

Even though Rafiki often helps his fellow primates by healing them and leading them to water in the dry season, they believe his powers are nefarious and vote to banish him.

From Los Angeles Times

While they’re on the road, Rafiki finds his iconic walking stick and carries it all the way to their destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Mufasa initially turns down their offer, as he’s not of royal blood, but Rafiki explains: “It is not what you were, it is what you have become.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rafiki recounts the origin story of Kiara’s grandfather while, at a cadence that ticks like a nervous executive’s pacemaker, Pumbaa and Timon interrupt for atonal comic relief: “Less childhood trauma, more meerkat!”

From Los Angeles Times