Definitions

1. noun

a member of a people of West Africa, specifically of the Mande peoples of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire

“The Malinke people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong oral tradition.”

2. noun

a member of the ruling class of the Mali Empire from the 13th to the 16th century

“The Malinke nobles played a significant role in the history of the Mali Empire.”