Bangladeshi
[ bahng-gluh-desh-ee, bang- ]
/ ˌbɑŋ gləˈdɛʃ i, ˌbæŋ- /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people.
noun, plural Ban·gla·desh·is.
a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh.
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Origin of Bangladeshi
First recorded in 1970–75; Bangladesh + -i, from Arabic -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
Words nearby Bangladeshi
bang into, Bangka, Bangkok, Bangla, Bangladesh, Bangladeshi, bangle, bang on, bang one's head against, Bangor, bang out
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British Dictionary definitions for Bangladeshi
Bangladeshi
/ (ˌbɑːŋɡləˈdɛʃɪ, ˌbæŋ-) /
adjective
of or relating to Bangladesh
noun
a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh
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