askari
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9.9
- noun
- UK
- An askari was hired to protect the newly constructed hotel during the night shift.
Examples
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You know, I didn't want you on this job... but Stellies insisted, because you are his favourite Askari.
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During my visit, I spoke with the askari who was responsible for the safety of the estate.
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The old bull and his askari. "Good," I said.
Fiction book (2000) -
The askari stood guard at the entrance to ensure no unauthorized persons entered the building.
Synonyms
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4.1
A person who guards a building or land, usually at night
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7.4
A person who watches a place to warn others of danger
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3.2
A person who guards a place at night
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2.5
A person who stands at an entrance to check people entering
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6.9
A person who looks after and guards a place at night
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9.9
A person who watches the streets at night to keep people safe
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6.8
A woman who guards a building or area, often at night
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5.3
A woman who guards a building at night
Surface Forms
Etymology
Askari comes from the Arabic word askar meaning 'army' or 'soldier'. In East Africa the word came to mean a guard or watchman — a soldier who stays to protect a building or property.