Kuwaiti

American  

[koo-wey-tee] / kʊˈweɪ ti /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Kuwait.

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adjective

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

Kuwaiti British  

/ kʊˈweɪtɪ, kəʊˈweɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Kuwait or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Kuwait

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

Kuwaiti tankers carrying Iraqi oil were especially vulnerable – and eventually, American warships began escorting them through the Gulf in what became the biggest naval convoy operation since World War II.

From BBC

The decisions came a month after elections in which Kuwaitis chose a new Parliament, and its members had not yet begun their new session.

From New York Times

He added: "The Kuwaiti Hospital is a small non-governmental hospital that cannot provide emergency services. But we are trying to enhance its capabilities."

From BBC

While they cast their votes and expressed frustration at the political chaos in their country, young Kuwaitis said they were hopeful to see real change.

From New York Times

Her family often has to walk to the Kuwaiti Hospital, a hub for journalists, to get a signal.

From Seattle Times