askari Meaning & Definition
What Does Askari Mean?
As a noun, askari means A member of a local African military or police unit, usually one serving in a European colonial force.
Askari Definition (Noun)
- A member of a local African military or police unit, usually one serving in a European colonial force.
Synonyms of Askari
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Askari synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
askari (plural askari or askaris)
Words That Rhyme With Askari
Origin of Askari
From Swahili askari (“soldier”), from Arabic عَسْكَرِيّ (ʕaskariyy). Doublet of lascar.