Pakistani
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Pakistan or its inhabitants.
Pakistani
American
[pak-uh-stan-ee, pah-kuh-stah-nee]
/ ˌpæk əˈstæn i, ˌpɑ kəˈstɑ ni /
adjective
noun
Pakistanis
plural
pakistani
British
/ ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːnɪ /
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Pakistani
First recorded in 1935–40; Pakistan ( def. ) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
Example Sentences
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The Pakistani market near me has the best spice prices by a mile.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Iranian leaders responded to the latest U.S. proposal, delivered through Pakistani mediators, by offering a gradual reopening of the strait while leaving critical nuclear issues unsolved.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
To be a legal marriage for UK purposes, a Nikkah is required to be done in registered premises, but it is binding under Islamic and Pakistani law.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Last week, the Iranian foreign ministry said the latest US proposal was being considered and that Tehran would share its views with Pakistani mediators.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
I want to be in the kitchen so Sara and I can show Maddy that Pakistani parathas and American s’mores belong together.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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