palestinian
n. countablen. 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.
The local artist is a Palestinian who moved here last year.
During the cultural festival, a Palestinian poet shared stories about his family's history in the Levant.
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.
From Palestine + -ian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Capitalised in all contexts as it refers to a specific nationality or ethnic group.
Last updated May 2, 2026