Pakistani

American  

[pak-uh-stan-ee, pah-kuh-stah-nee] / ˌpæk əˈstæn i, ˌpɑ kəˈstɑ ni /

adjective

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

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noun

plural

Pakistanis, Pakistani

1. a native or inhabitant of Pakistan.

Etymology

Origin of Pakistani

First recorded in 1935–40; Pakistan ( def. ) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin

Example Sentences

“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The only conclusion we can logically draw is that with the Pakistani presence, China is obviously interested in peace in Iran.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Pakistani and Egyptian officials have confirmed they are serving as diplomatic backchannels.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The exact contents of the US plan, conveyed to Iran via Pakistan according to Pakistani officials, are not officially known.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“I doubt it. I don’t think there’s much chocolate in Pakistani cooking.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan