Pathan
0 antonyms and opposites of Pathan, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A member of the Pashto-speaking people of Afghanistan and north-west Pakistan; another name for Pashtun.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani paṭhān — the same people are also known as Pashtun.
Full origin of Pathan →Frequently asked questions
What does “Pathan” mean?
The word “Pathan” means a member of the Pashto-speaking people of Afghanistan and north-west Pakistan; another name for Pashtun. In plain terms, an older or South-Asian-English name for the Pashtun ethnic group.
How do you pronounce “Pathan”?
“Pathan” is pronounced puh-TAHN (/pəˈtɑːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pathan” in a sentence?
Here is “Pathan” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was a Pathan from the North-West Frontier.”
What part of speech is “Pathan”?
“Pathan” is a noun.