Pakistani
ˌpækɪˈstɑːni
Definition

Definition of Pakistani - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
geographyrelated to Pakistan or its people
  • She enjoys Pakistani cuisine and music.
2.
cuisinepertaining to the food from Pakistan
  • We had a delicious Pakistani meal.
3.
culturepertaining to the culture of Pakistan
  • The festival showcased Pakistani traditions and crafts.

Noun

nationalityperson born in or whose family comes from Pakistan
  • She met a Pakistani at the conference.
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Expressions with Pakistani

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official currency of Pakistan
He exchanged dollars for Pakistani rupees before his trip..
related to East Pakistan or its people
The East Pakistani culture was rich and diverse.

Origin of Pakistani

Urdu, Pakistan (land of the pure) + -i (people)

Terms with Pakistani included in their meaning

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British
restaurant serving Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi curries
pakistani food
dish of ground meat and spices popular in Pakistan
cultural
involving Indian and Pakistani culture
military
soldier in the Indian or Pakistani army
border
boundary between Indian and Pakistani controlled Kashmir
Pakiadj.
Pakistani
related to Pakistan or its people
nationality
person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent
PKRabbr.
abr: Pakistani Rupee
money used in Pakistan for buying things

Examples of Pakistani in a sentence

  • He wore a traditional Pakistani outfit to the event.
  • The restaurant is famous for its Pakistani dishes.
  • She specializes in Pakistani desserts at her bakery.
  • The restaurant is famous for its Pakistani cuisine.
  • She wore a traditional Pakistani dress to the event.
  • A Pakistani won the international chess tournament.

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  1. French:pakistanais, Pakistanais, ...
  2. German:pakistanisch, Pakistaner, ...
  3. Italian:pakistano, ...
  4. Spanish:paquistaní, pakistaní, ...
  5. Portuguese:paquistanês, ...
  6. Chinese:巴基斯坦的, 巴基斯坦人, ...
  7. Japanese:パキスタンの, パキスタン人, ...
  8. Arabic:بَاكِسْتَانِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּקִיסְטָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:пакистанский, пакистанец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пакистанський, пакистанець, ...
  12. Hindi:पाकिस्तानी, पाकिस्तानी भोजन, ...
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