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Kuwaiti

American  
[koo-wey-tee] / kʊˈweɪ ti /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Kuwait.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Kuwait

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kuwaiti

First recorded in 1925–30; from Arabic Kuwaytī, equivalent to Kuwayt Kuwait + a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, one Indian national was killed and 63 other people were injured, according to Indian authorities and Kuwaiti state media, during an attack by Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The conflict has damaged U.S. military bases, led to the departure of American troops, and reduced Kuwaiti business confidence to a six-year low.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Kuwaiti officials say the closure of oil infrastructure allows for overdue maintenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Hassan said, “I'm a Kuwaiti exchange student; my dad's an oil baron.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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