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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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"The Chinese are heavily involved in co-operation with Malian state. They run mining sites, industry, construction," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder fouled Idrissa Gueye in midfield and Malian pleas for the incident to be reviewed by VAR were rejected.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

A Gulfstream private jet then arrived in the Malian capital and delivered him to Dubai, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Malian authorities widely reported the arrival of 82 tanker trucks escorted by the Nigerien army.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

In the centre stood Mardonius questioning a coarse-featured, ill-favoured fellow, who by his sheepskin dress and leggings Glaucon instantly recognized as a peasant of this Malian country.

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns