Malawian

Malawian noun: a person from Malawi or of Malawian descent.

Noun

Malawian (plural Malawians)

A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent.
- The average Malawian earns about US$250 monthly.2016 February 29, Ralf Bodelier, “Slums can transform peoples’ lives for the better”, in Africa at LSE
- The departure of hundreds of Malawians to Israel to work as farm labourers has sparked a debate within the Southern African country, which is looking to raise much-needed foreign currency amid a cash crunch.2023 January 12, Charles Pensulo, “Apprehension in Malawi as government sends workers to Israel amid Gaza war”, in Al Jazeera

Malawian (not comparable)

Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people.
- As a youngster Filesi heard about the fast life in Blantyre, the big Malawian city that encompasses Ndirande slum.2016 February 29, Ralf Bodelier, “Slums can transform peoples’ lives for the better”, in Africa at LSE

মালাউইয়ীয়

plural	Malawians

From Malawi + -an.

What does Malawian mean?: Malawian means a person from Malawi or of Malawian descent.
What is Malawian in Bengali?: Malawian in Bengali is মালাউইয়ীয়. See Malawian meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is Malawian?: Malawian can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of Malawian?: The plural of Malawian is Malawians.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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