Palestinian

American  

[pal-uh-stin-ee-uhn] / ˌpæl əˈstɪn i ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Palestine.

2. Also called Palestinian Arab.  an Arab formerly living in Palestine who advocates the establishment of an Arab homeland there.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Palestine or Palestinians.

2. of or relating to Palestinian Arabs.

   Palestinian guerrillas.

Palestinian British  

/ ˌpælɪˈstɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Palestine

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the former British mandate, or their descendants, esp such Arabs now living in the Palestinian Administered Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, or Israel, or as refugees from Israeli-occupied territory

Etymology

Origin of Palestinian

Palestin(e) + -ian

Example Sentences

On top of that, the city’s first Muslim mayor has repeatedly amplified the Palestinian cause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Born in the U.S. to a Palestinian father and a Mexican mother, who left their countries escaping violence, Colette Ghunim is a child of displacement and migration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Israeli troops captured the castle from Palestinian militants during the 1982 Lebanon war and held the site until 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The next steps involve the Palestinian armed group giving up its weapons and Israeli troop withdrawals.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Liz walked back to the Palestinian and put her hand on his arm, Oprah-style, to comfort him.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt