ˈaskərē; əˈskärē, aˈs- noun
( plural askaris )
Etymology: Arabic 'askarī
1. : a native soldier especially of eastern Africa in the service of a European power
2. : a native policeman, guard, or watchman especially of eastern Africa
ˈaskərē; əˈskärē, aˈs- noun
( plural askaris )
Etymology: Arabic 'askarī
1. : a native soldier especially of eastern Africa in the service of a European power
2. : a native policeman, guard, or watchman especially of eastern Africa
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012