Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to or characteristic of Malawi, its people, or its culture: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or typical of the Southeast African country of Malawi.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Malawi: Refers to a person who was born in or is a citizen of Malawi.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Malawian government announced a new policy. (The government originating from Malawi announced a new policy.)
  • She is an expert in Malawian art. (She is an expert in the art characteristic of Malawi.)

• Noun:

  • The Malawian won the international award. (The person from Malawi won the international award.)
  • Several Malawians work at the embassy. (Several inhabitants of Malawi work at the embassy.)

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: "Malawian" is a demonym, a word used to denote the people of a specific place.

  • Malawians are known for their warmth and hospitality. (The people of Malawi are known for their warmth and hospitality.)

• Cultural Attribution: Used to attribute cultural products, traits, or events to the nation.

  • The festival featured traditional Malawian music. (The festival featured music characteristic of Malawi's culture.)

Variants and Related Words

• Malawi (Proper Noun): The name of the country itself.
• Malawi-an (Suffix Breakdown): The suffix "-an" is added to the place name "Malawi" to form the adjective and noun.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Of Malawi, from Malawi.
• Noun: Citizen of Malawi, native of Malawi.

Related Phrases

• Malawian English: A variety of English spoken in Malawi.
  • He speaks with a distinct Malawian English accent.
• Malawian Kwacha: The official currency of Malawi.
  • The price is fifty Malawian Kwacha.

Adjective

1. relating to or characteristic of Malawi or its people or culture
   • Malawian hills
   • Malawian soldiers

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Malawi