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pakistani

Phoneticspak·istani

/ˌpækɪˈstæni/

Definitions

01a person

A2

n. a person from Pakistan or whose family comes from there.

n. a person of Pakistani citizenship or descent.

“My neighbor is a Pakistani who moved here to study engineering.”

“The local community center hosted a dinner where several Pakistanis shared stories about their heritage and traditions.”

02related to Pakistan

A2

adj. coming from or relating to Pakistan.

adj. relating to the nation, culture, or people of Pakistan.

“We went to a great Pakistani restaurant that served spicy lamb curry.”

“The museum is currently exhibiting a collection of traditional Pakistani textiles known for their intricate embroidery and vibrant colors.”

Etymology

From Pakistan + -i.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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