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Pakistani
Pakistani (noun) means a person from Pakistan, or someone of Pakistani descent. Example: “Many Pakistanis living abroad still follow cricket closely.”
noun
1
A person from Pakistan, or someone of Pakistani descent.
"Many Pakistanis living abroad still follow cricket closely."
adjective
1
Relating to Pakistan or its people, culture, or products.
"We tried an excellent Pakistani restaurant last night."
How to use Pakistani
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to, or a citizen of, Pakistan.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Pakistanis
- Comparative
- more Pakistani
- Superlative
- most Pakistani
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Etymology
From Pakistan plus the suffix -i, which forms nationality words in Persian, Urdu, and English alike.
Rhymes for Pakistani
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What does “Pakistani” mean?
The word “Pakistani” means a person from Pakistan, or someone of Pakistani descent. In plain terms, relating to, or a citizen of, Pakistan.
How do you use “Pakistani” in a sentence?
Here is “Pakistani” used in a sentence: “Many Pakistanis living abroad still follow cricket closely.”
What part of speech is “Pakistani”?
Depending on how it is used, “Pakistani” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Pakistani” come from?
The word “Pakistani” comes from Persian. From Pakistan plus the suffix -i, which forms nationality words in Persian, Urdu, and English alike.
Is “Pakistani” a common word?
“Pakistani” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Pakistani” have?
“Pakistani” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Pakistan, or someone of Pakistani descent.
What is the difference between Pakistan and Pakistani?
Pakistan is the name of the country; Pakistani is the adjective and the noun for its people: "Pakistani cuisine", "a Pakistani living in London". You visit Pakistan, and you meet Pakistanis.
Is it Pakistani or Pakistanian?
The correct word is Pakistani, for both the person and the adjective. Pakistanian is not a standard English word and should be avoided.
Should Pakistani be capitalised?
Yes, always. Like all words for nationalities in English — French, Indian, Brazilian — Pakistani is a proper adjective and takes a capital letter whether it is used as a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of Pakistani?
The plural is Pakistanis, with no apostrophe: "the survey included two hundred Pakistanis". Pakistani's with an apostrophe is the possessive form, not a plural.
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