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Plural of askari

irregular plural

The plural of askari is askari or askaris.

Forms of askari

Singular	askari
Plural	askari askaris
Countable	countable

Meaning of askari

noun A member of a local African military or police unit, usually one serving in a European colonial force.

Full definition of askari

Plural the same as the singular

sheep (sheep)
deer (deer)
fish (fish)
aircraft (aircraft)
series (series)
species (species)
offspring (offspring)
salmon (salmon)
moose (moose)
bison (bison)
swine (swine)
trout (trout)

Questions about the plural of askari

What is the plural of askari?: The plural of askari is askari or askaris.
Is askari countable?: Askari is a countable noun.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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