🔤 Askaris ✨
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URDU
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Roman Urdu:
sipahi, foji, muhafiz, chokidar, lashkari
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ENGLISH
📚noun
askaris
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PRONUNCIATION
Standard: /æˈskɑːriːz/
Phonetic: /as kar eez/
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DEFINITION
native soldiers or police officers in East Africa serving a European colonial power
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES
The askaris guarded the colonial outpost during the turbulent period of regional conflict.
Local askaris led the expedition through the dense forest due to their knowledge.
Commanders relied on trained askaris to maintain order along busy border trade routes.
Several askaris provided security for civilian supplies arriving at the remote military station.
Historical records mention the bravery of askaris serving in early twentieth century campaigns.
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