Pakistani

[pak-uh-stan-ee, pah-kuh-stah-nee]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Pakistan or its inhabitants.

noun

plural

Pakistanis, Pakistani 

1. a native or inhabitant of Pakistan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pakistani¹

First recorded in 1935–40; Pakistan ( def. ) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

Featuring Pakistani and Ugandan dishes important to the Rajanis, the menu ensures the collaboration reflects not just what they do, but who they are.

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The BBC is able to report the convictions of the eight British Pakistani men for the first time after reporting restrictions were amended.

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Iran has been working with the US on a deal to remove the Iranian nationals through its US Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran.

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The son of Pakistani parents who emigrated to the UK, he has always spoken with pride about his heritage and the bond it gave him with fans in South Asia.

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Labour won the election, despite a Reform Facebook advert which questioned Sarwar's identity and suggested he would "prioritise the Pakistani community".

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