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palestinian

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌpæɫɪˈstɪniən// pales·tini·an

n. a person from Palestine or someone whose family comes from that region. It describes people who share a specific history, culture, and language in the Middle East.

n. a member of the native Arabic-speaking people of the region of Palestine. Refers to individuals residing in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, or within Israel, as well as the global diaspora.


SIMPLE

The local artist is a Palestinian who moved here last year.

CONTEXTUAL

During the cultural festival, a Palestinian poet shared stories about his family's history in the Levant.

COMPLEX

The documentary explores the diverse experiences of the Palestinian diaspora, focusing on how third-generation immigrants maintain their cultural identity through traditional music and cuisine.

Origin

From Palestine + -ian.

Usage

Capitalised in all contexts as it refers to a specific nationality or ethnic group.

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