ENGLISH
REFERENCE

pakistani

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌpækɪˈstæni// pak·istani

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

n. a native or inhabitant of Pakistan, or a person of Pakistani descent.


SIMPLE

My neighbor is a Pakistani who moved here last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The local festival featured several Pakistani artists showcasing traditional music and dance from their home provinces.

COMPLEX

The diaspora includes many a Pakistani who has successfully integrated into foreign markets while maintaining strong cultural and economic ties to the South Asian subcontinent.

Origin

From Pakistan + -i.

Usage

The word is always capitalized as it is a proper noun derived from a country name.

© 2026 English Reference