Synonyms for

Mali

Verb / ˈmɑ:li: / Another word for mali — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mali is a country located in West Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

mali frenchsudan republicofmali Bamako Timbuktu Sahel Gao Tombouctou Mopti Koulikoro Sikasso Kayes Bougouni Bandiagara

Synonyms by register

Formal

detriment disadvantage harm injury

Informal

bummer drag downer tough break

Literary

woe affliction calamity

Antonyms

good well benefit advantage fortune success

Common collocations

  • greatest of all
  • more than
  • much
  • a great
  • a serious
  • a terrible
  • a minor
  • a slight

Word family

noun malady
adjective malicious

Usage note

Mali is a French word meaning 'bad' or 'evil'. It is often used in English in specific contexts, such as 'mali' in French law, or as a prefix in scientific or medical terms (e.g., 'malnutrition'). It is not a commonly used standalone word in general English.

Example sentences

  1. Mali is known for its music and festivals.
  2. The Niger River flows through Mali.
  3. The capital city of Mali is Bamako.
  4. Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa.
  5. I want to visit the Dogon Country in Mali.

Quotes

  • 'Mali was like nothing I had ever seen before. It was a place of contrasts.' - Kelsey Timmerman
  • 'I have visited Mali many times and I always fall in love with the place.' - Richard Quest
  • 'Mali is a country of gold and music.' - Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

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