ASKARIS

Definition

ASKARIS Askaris are soldiers or guards, typically used in African countries, with the plural form being askari, the present participle being asking, the past tense being asked, the comparative form being askarier, the superlative form being askariest, and the adverb form being askarily. Askaris are military personnel or guards in African nations, with variations in form including askari (plural), asking (present participle), asked (past tense), asker (compar

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 7 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word ASKARIS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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