msilikali
Chichewa
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom a reanalysis of Swahili askari as a plural form, probably via Yao (with possible interference from Swahili serikali (“government”)). The Swahili word derives from Arabic عَسْكَرِيّ (ʕaskariyy).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editmsilikáli class 1 (plural asilikáli class 2)
Usage notes
editThis word is normally spelt with -ili-, despite -iri- being the standard orthography.