Word
palestinian
Phoneticspales·tini·an
/ˌpæɫɪˈstɪniən/
Definitions
01relating to Palestine
adj. relating to the land of Palestine or its people, culture, and history.
adj. pertaining to the geographic region of Palestine, its people, or the Palestinian National Authority.
“We enjoyed a delicious meal at a local Palestinian restaurant last night.”
“The documentary explores the rich history of Palestinian embroidery and its significance as a symbol of cultural identity.”
Usage
Always capitalized in English.
02a person
n. a person from Palestine or someone whose family comes from there.
n. an inhabitant of Palestine or a person of Palestinian descent.
“She is a Palestinian who moved to London to study architecture.”
“The conference brought together Palestinians from across the diaspora to discuss economic development in the region.”
Usage
Always capitalized in English.
Etymology
From Palestine + -ian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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