# pakistanis

/ˌpækɪˈstæniz/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pakistanis
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

people who come from Pakistan or have a family background from that country.

For teachers: individuals who are citizens of Pakistan or are of Pakistani descent.

## Examples

- Many Pakistanis live and work in London.
- The local community center organized a festival to celebrate the cultural heritage of Pakistanis living in the city.
- The diaspora of Pakistanis across Europe has contributed significantly to the culinary and textile industries of their host nations while maintaining strong linguistic ties to their homeland.

## Usage notes

- As a plural noun referring to a group of people, it takes a plural verb agreement.

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