pakistani
n. countablen. a person from Pakistan or someone whose family comes from there.
n. a native or inhabitant of Pakistan, or a person of Pakistani descent.
My neighbor is a Pakistani who moved here last year.
The local festival featured several Pakistani artists showcasing traditional music and dance from their home provinces.
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.
From Pakistan + -i.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
The word is always capitalized as it is a proper noun derived from a country name.
Last updated May 2, 2026