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Harkis

Harkis is the plural of Harki.

Meaning of Harki

Noun

Harki (plural Harkis)

  1. An Algerian Muslim who fought with the French during Algeria’s war of independence from 1954-1962; loosely, an Algerian Muslim who supported the French presence in Algeria.
    • On top of this there is the residual bitterness and strife between the ‘new’ immigrants and the Harkis, the Algerians loyal to the French Army who took root in France in 1962 and have assiduously resisted integration.2006, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York: Review Books, published 2006, page 17

Questions about Harkis

What is Harkis the plural of?
Harkis is the plural of Harki.

Words near Harkis in the dictionary

  1. Harkin
  2. harking
  3. harking back
  4. harkings
  5. Harkins
  6. Harkis
  7. Harkle
  8. Harkleroad
  9. Harkleroads
  10. Harkness
  11. harks

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