Pakistani
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Pakistan or its inhabitants.
Pakistanis
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pluralof Pakistani.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Khan was voted in by millions of Pakistanis who grew up watching him play cricket, where he excelled as an all-rounder and led the nation to a World Cup victory in 1992.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Pakistanis disagree with each other on many issues—including women’s rights, relations with the U.S. and India, and the role of Islam in public life—but an overwhelming majority dislike Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Every year, thousands of Pakistanis travel to Iran, the biggest Shia country, on pilgrimage.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
Whether or not the Pakistanis can broker a lasting deal when the two sides travel to Islamabad, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
If the Americans had one, the Soviets had to have one, and then the British, the French, the Chinese, the Indians, the Pakistanis ...
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
