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🌍 West African 🧑🏿 A West African group
Malinke

Malinke

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Relating to a group of people in West Africa and their language or culture
  • adjective
: malinke
  • She studied Malinke music as part of her research on West African cultures.

Examples

  • Many Malinke artworks feature bold geometric designs and vibrant colors.

  • The Malinke traditions are celebrated during the annual festival in the village.

  • The Malinke culture is rich in traditions and history.

  • Many Malinke people celebrate their harvest festival every year.

  • The Malinke traditions are celebrated during the annual festival in the village.

  • Many Malinke artworks feature bold geometric designs and vibrant colors.

  • The Malinke culture is rich in traditions and history.

Surface Forms

Malinke positive

Etymology

Malinke for the adjective comes from the group's own name in a West African language, often written Maninka or Mandinka, and is connected to the country name Mali. So Malinke means 'of the Malinke people' and is used to talk about their language, culture, or things from them.