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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MALLAM

From Hausa.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MALLAM

mallam  [ˈmælæm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALLAM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mallam is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MALLAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mallam

Mallam is an honorific title given to Islamic scholars in Africa. Mallam may also refer to...

Definition of mallam in the English dictionary

The definition of mallam in the dictionary is a man learned in Koranic studies. Other definition of mallam is a title and form of address for a learned or educated man.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALLAM


baa-lamb
ˈbɑːˌlæm
Balaam
ˈbeɪlæm
blam
blæm
clam
klæm
flam
flæm
flimflam
ˈflɪmˌflæm
glam
ɡlæm
lam
læm
lamb
læm
malam
ˈmælæm
Mowlam
ˈməʊlæm
oriflamme
ˈɒrɪˌflæm
slam
slæm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALLAM

mall
mall rat
mallanders
mallard
mallcore
Malle
malleability
malleable
malleable cast iron
malleable iron
malleableness
malleably
malleate
malleation
mallee
mallee fowl
mallee root
mallei
malleiform
mallemaroking

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALLAM

bedlam
Elam
grand slam
hard-shell clam
hojatoleslam
hojatolislam
Islam
kalam
little slam
Malayalam
Nation of Islam
on the lam
panislam
razor clam
round clam
small slam
soft clam
soft-shell clam
Tamil Eelam
Whitlam

Synonyms and antonyms of mallam in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mallam» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALLAM

Find out the translation of mallam to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mallam from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mallam» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

马拉姆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mallam
570 millions of speakers

English

mallam
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Mallam
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ملام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Маллам
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Mallam
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

mallam
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maloum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mallam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mallam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

mallam
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

mallam
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mallam
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Mallam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

mallam
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मल्लम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mallam
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Mallam
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mallam
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Малла
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mallam
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Mallam
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mallam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Mallam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Mallam
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mallam

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALLAM»

The term «mallam» is regularly used and occupies the 91.928 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALLAM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mallam» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mallam» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mallam

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALLAM»

Discover the use of mallam in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mallam and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hiam Ham or Hiam'nda - A Word List and Phrases in Jaba Hausa ...
Postor Adamu Kpondu (late) – Kpondu Mallam Ishaya Kpondu - Kpondu Kurmin Gyada Mallam Dzong – K/Gyada Mallam Kyom – K/Gyada Mallam Sale (late) – K /Gyada Mallam Obadiya (late) K/Gyada Mallam Maga (late) – K/Gyada S/Sgt.
Daniel M.N. McDikkoh PhD
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Unveiling Modernity in Twentieth-Century West African ...
27 mallam Basha, personal communication, tamale, may 16, 2002; Sheikh Said umar, personal communication, tamale, may 22, 2002. it is not clear if these confrontations resulted in any loss of life. While some noted that one person from  ...
Ousman Kobo, 2012
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Ethnic Enterprise in America: Business and Welfare Among ...
I therefore intend to warn brothers against this. In The Consolidation of Reformed Tijaniyya 143. Time in Kano Father's Kinship Respondent Age Birthplace Zawiya Ethnicity Occupation Patterns 1 16 Kano 16 years Hausa Mallam brother to 14, ...
Ivan Hubert Light, 1972
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The Wran Era
Mallam asked Askin a question without notice, which the Premier dispatched quickly and moved to resume his seat. But he did not sit down. Instead he turned back, acknowledged that this was perhaps the last time he would answer a question ...
Troy Bramston, 2006
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Araba Let's Separate: The Story of the Nigerian Civil War
“Well, let's go through Mallam Mamman Shata's tribute to Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto”, Balarabe said. He cocked his head to one side cleared his throat and then remarked: “You know, Mallam Mamman Shata's politics were ...
Ayuba Mshelia, 2012
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The Magdalen College School Journal
Score : — M. C. S. A. E. David, b C. Mallam 0 W. G. Woolsey, c Rogers, b Fitzgerald ... 0 Rev. J. H. Andland, b C. Mallam 31 A. H. Coombes, b C. Mallam ... 4 E. I. Green, b Fitzgerald ... ... ... 5 T. E. Wells, c Shuttleworth, b T. Mallam ... 8 A. R. ...
Magdalen School (University of Oxford), 1870
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In Spite of the Divide
Mallam Bashir did not want to discuss the matter with Fatima's mother. He would not have a valid case to convince her along the line of his objection. However, he knew that sooner than later, she would know not only Fatima's plans but also ...
Ndu Eke, 2013
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Oxford school of art ... List of prizes and certificates ...
Mallam, Lucy, Drawing in sepia from the Cast.— Gothic Capital. 150. Mallam, Lucy, Drawing in sepia from the Cast. — Gothic Moulding. 151. Mallam, Lucy, Drawing in sepia from the Cast.— Blackberry. 152. Mallam, Sarah, Drawing in sepia ...
Oxford city, sch. of sci. and art, 1869
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Invisible Users: Youth in the Internet Cafés of Urban Ghana
One young mallam I spoke with, accompanied by Gabby, explained that he had adapted rituals taught to him by his grandfather to meet the demand for solutions to contemporary concerns such as obtaining travel visas, getting goods shipped ...
Jenna Burrell, 2012
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Strangers in African Societies
It also meant that Mallam Salao could collect any gifts or fees exchanged on these occasions. Among the Serikin's other dictates was that he should receive a portion of the property of all strangers who died in the Zongo, and ave the property ...
William Alfred Shack, Shack, Elliott P. Skinner, 1979

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALLAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mallam is used in the context of the following news items.
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Grand Slam girls' tennis event to be held at the Waegwoltic Club …
The senior field features Michelle Karis, Sandy Mackie, Marijke Nel, Sarah Tremaine, Amy Brookman, Katie Mallam, Milene Petipas and MJ ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
2
Expert Proffers Ways to Restructure NNPC, Oil Industry, Articles …
Following the recent proposal by Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai that President Muhammadu Buhari should scrap and replace ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
3
NFF's Vision Is To Win World Cup – Akinwunmi | - Leadership
Also speaking at the same reception, the NFF's 2nd Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, was happy with the lads for showing that they are the ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
4
Pastor distributes food to beggars, inmates - Daily Trust
Receiving the food on behalf of the physically challenged, Mallam Muntari Saleh, spokesman of the Northern Blind Forum, expressed ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: 10 Feared Dead As Boko Haram Attacks …
The terrorists according to Mallam Yakubu Isa Manjakwa came in large numbers and succeeded in sacking the farming communities. "Another ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Buhari's Indistinct Body Language
Others are the State Chief of Protocol, Mallam Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure; Aide De Camp, Lt.-Col. Muhammed Lawal Abubakar, Kano State; ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Jomoro Assembly gives to Muslims - BusinessGhana - Ghana …
As a result, the District Chief Imam for the area, Mallam Mohamed Sulley, will be in Mecca for this year's pilgrimage. Malam Zibo Naibi, who ... «BusinessGhana, Jul 15»
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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Ambode Reiterates Commitment to …
Some of the dignitaries present at the event include the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Alhassan Yakmut, Vice ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Kogi To Probe Pension Board | - Leadership
The state accountant general, Mallam Ibrahim Aneku Idakwo, stated this yesterday in Lokoja while addressing newsmen in his office. «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
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20 CSOs Demand Lamorde's Sack, Articles | THISDAY LIVE
The coalition in a statement jointly signed by Mallam Isa Haruna of the Arewa Front for National Advancement (AFNA) and Muideen Olaniyi of ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mallam [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mallam>. May 2024 ».
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