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Askari logo #10101) African soldier
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Askari logo #21000 An askari was a local soldier serving in the armies of the European colonial powers in Africa, particularly in East Africa, Northeast Africa, and Central Africa. Not only was the word used in that sense in English, but also in French, German, Italian, Urdu and Portuguese. The designation is still in use today to describe police, gendarmerie and se...
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Askari logo #20159Africa Soldier or a policeman. From Swahili.
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askari logo #21199a native African police officer or soldier, esp. one serving a colonial administration.
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