askari
locally recruited African soldier serving in the army of a European colonial power.
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askari
Summary
askari ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,945 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
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Definition and Type
askari is a type of soldier[2].
Influence
Things named for askari include Askari Monument[4], a memorial[5], in Tanzania[6] and Ascari[7], a destroyer[8].
Why It Matters
askari ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,945 views/month).[1] askari has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] askari is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Entities named for askari include Askari Monument[4], a memorial[5], in Tanzania[6] and Ascari[7], a destroyer[8].