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Kuwaiti

American

[koo-wey-tee] / kʊˈweɪ ti /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Kuwait.

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Kuwait or its inhabitants.

Kuwaiti British

/ kʊˈweɪtɪ, kəʊˈweɪtɪ /

adjective

of or relating to Kuwait or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Kuwait

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kuwaiti

First recorded in 1925–30; from Arabic Kuwaytī, equivalent to Kuwayt Kuwait + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

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Kuwaiti officials say the closure of oil infrastructure allows for overdue maintenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The jet was one of three which were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The BBC has contacted the Kuwaiti government for comment.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

They had just brought Kuwaiti oil to Japan, and were returning to Kuwait for more.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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