Kurdish

American  

[kur-dish, koor-] / ˈkɜr dɪʃ, ˈkʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Kurds or their language.

2. of or relating to Kurdistan, its people, or their language.

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noun

1. the language of the Kurds, an Iranian language.

Kurdish British  

/ ˈkɜːdɪʃ /

noun

1. the language of the Kurds, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Kurds or their language

Etymology

Origin of Kurdish

First recorded in 1805–15; Kurd + -ish ¹

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Example Sentences

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Kurdish

His name was mentioned in social media videos, including on Kurdish Facebook pages, where business owners in the UK praised his ability to resolve problems linked to immigration fines.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

As the PKK process has advanced, the Kurdish militants destroyed weapons at a symbolic ceremony last year, and this month, withdrew from four key bases in northern Iraq in a move confirmed by Turkish intelligence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

In recent months, Iran-allied factions have attacked the bases of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The sole remaining US military base in the country, located in the Iraqi Kurdish capital of Irbil, is set to close next month once coalition troops leave.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

I didn’t know there was a Kurdish section.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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