Bangladeshi

[ bahng-gluh-desh-ee, bang- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people.

noun

, plural Ban·gla·desh·is.

1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi

/ ˌbɑːŋɡləˈdɛʃɪ; ˌbæŋ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Bangladesh

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bangladeshi¹

First recorded in 1970–75; Bangladesh + -i, from Arabic -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

But, utilizing a topless, Bangladeshi model to promote the cause?

From The Daily Beast

There are no innocents in Bangladeshi politics and every politician is tainted by accusations of corruption.

From The Daily Beast

For a time a group of Bangladeshi street vendors rented the property.

From The Daily Beast

I don't think that answer is obvious, even if we concede that the Bangladeshi government is inadequately responsive.

From The Daily Beast

What keeps Bangladeshi garments competitive is that they are very, very cheap.

From The Daily Beast

She was Pakistani or Bangladeshi, with a faint accent, and very pretty even with the dark circles under her eyes.

From Project Gutenberg