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Malian

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Ma·li  (mäl)
A country of western Africa. The site of several powerful states, including the Mali (flourished 14th century) and the Songhai (flourished 15th-16th century), Mali became part of French West Africa in the 19th century and achieved independence in 1960. Bamako is the capital and the largest city. Population: 12,000,000.
Mali·an adj. & n.
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Noun1.Malian - a native or inhabitant of MaliMalian - a native or inhabitant of Mali      
French Sudan, Mali, Republic of Mali - a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years
African - a native or inhabitant of Africa
Adj.1.Malian - of or relating to or characteristic of Mali or its peopleMalian - of or relating to or characteristic of Mali or its people; "Malian deserts"
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After numerous failed attempts to colonise the Tuareg, the French came to regard them as "noble savages" who they left to roam in the north of French Sudan, as the region was called prior to Malian independence.
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