What does Amphi mean?

Kalankulu ba, kalandenkɛ caman yɔrɔ (Big classroom, many students place) For example: "Amphi falen bɛ kalandenw ye. (The amphitheater is full of students.)"

Where does the slang word Amphi come from?

Amphi is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

Amphi

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Amphi definition 1

Kalankulu ba, kalandenkɛ caman yɔrɔ (Big classroom, many students place)

"Amphi falen bɛ kalandenw ye. (The amphitheater is full of students.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Amphi 🇩🇿 Algeria

Lecture hall; amphitheater

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Amphi 🇧🇯 Benin

Amphithéâtre universitaire (University amphitheater)

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🌍 "Amphi" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Amphi 🇩🇿 Algeria

Lecture hall; amphitheater

Amphi 🇧🇯 Benin

Amphithéâtre universitaire (University amphitheater)

Amphi 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Amphi (Lecture hall)

Amphi 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Amphithéâtre (Lecture hall)

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