malian

Thân thiện

A Malian woman wears a colorful dress in the marketplace.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to the country of Mali: Describes something that originates from, is located in, or is connected to the West African nation of Mali.
   • Of or relating to the people of Mali: Describes something that is characteristic of the culture, traditions, or identity of the people from Mali.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Mali: A person who was born in Mali or who lives in Mali.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The museum has a fascinating exhibit on Malian art and textiles.
  • She is studying traditional Malian music.
• Noun:
  • The Malian explained the significance of the ancient manuscript.
  • Several Malians attended the international conference.

Advanced Usage

• The adjective "Malian" is used in formal and academic contexts to specify national or cultural origin, similar to "French" or "Japanese."
• As a demonym (a word for the people of a place), the noun "Malian" is always capitalized.

Variants and Related Words

• Mali (Proper Noun): The name of the country itself.
  • Bamako is the capital of Mali.

Synonyms

• Adjective: (None that are exact; context-specific descriptions like "from Mali" are used instead.)
• Noun: A person from Mali, a citizen of Mali.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Mali or its people
   • Malian deserts

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mali

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