Malawian

adjective

Ma·​la·​wi·​an mə-ˈlä-wē-ən How to pronounce Malawian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Malawi or its people
Malawian noun
plural Malawians

Examples of Malawian in a Sentence

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This year, so far, a Malawian and several Mozambicans have been reported killed. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 25 June 2026 More than 8,000 of them have since left the country on buses provided by the Malawian government or private sponsors, but others continue to gather. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Thousands of Malawian nationals also have returned to their country from a temporary repatriation center in Durban. — Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026 Thousands of Malawian nationals also have returned to their country from a temporary repatriation center in Durban. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Malawian

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Malawian was in 1964

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Malawi
Malawian
Malawi, Lake
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“Malawian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malawian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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