Malian
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Ma·li
(mä′lē) A country of western Africa. The site of several powerful states, including the Mali (flourished 14th century) and the Songhai (flourished 15th-16th century), Mali became part of French West Africa in the 19th century and achieved independence in 1960. Bamako is the capital and the largest city.
Ma′li·an adj. & n.
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Malian
(ˈmɑːlɪən)n
(Peoples) an inhabitant or native of Mali
adj
1. (Peoples) of or relating to Mali or its people
2. (Placename) of or relating to Mali or its people
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| Noun | 1. |  Malian - a native or inhabitant of Mali French Sudan, Mali, Republic of Mali - a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years African - a native or inhabitant of Africa |
| Adj. | 1. |  Malian - of or relating to or characteristic of Mali or its people; "Malian deserts" |
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