askari

[ as-kuh-ree ]

noun

, plural as·ka·ris, as·ka·ri.

1. an African police officer or soldier, especially one serving a colonial administration.

askari

/ asˈkaːri /

noun

1. (in East Africa) a soldier or policeman

Word History and Origins

Origin of askari¹

First recorded in 1805–10; from Swahili, from Arabic ʿaskarī “soldier,” equivalent to ʿaskar “army” (from Persian lashkar) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin); lascar

Word History and Origins

Origin of askari¹

C19: from Arabic: soldier

Example Sentences

“While orcas are common to California, we just haven’t seen them come to Southern California in a couple of years,” Askari said.

From Los Angeles Times

Askari said the aquatic mammals are in the area in greater frequency because of an increased abundance of dolphins, a staple of their diet.

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Most orcas seen off California are spotted near Monterey or farther up the coast, Askari said.

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The responses from trip-goers have elated Askari.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the last three weeks, killer whales native to Mexico and Central America have been spotted dozens of times from Long Beach to the Palos Verdes Peninsula to Laguna Beach, according to Tyler Askari, assistant port captain for Long Beach-based Harbor Breeze Yacht Charter and Cruises.

From Los Angeles Times