Pakistani

adjective

Pa·​ki·​stani ˌpa-ki-ˈsta-nē How to pronounce Pakistani (audio)
ˌpä-ki-ˈstä-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Pakistan or its people
Pakistani noun
plural Pakistanis

Examples of Pakistani in a Sentence

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Top Iraqi, Armenian and Pakistani politicians arrived in Tehran for the funeral. — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The Gulf states are home to several million Indian and Pakistani expatriates, and the region supplies much of the oil and gas on which both nations depend. — Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026 This debut novel follows a Pakistani-American family who are navigating the same era in Milwaukee. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national, was convicted in March of attempting to solicit individuals to kill Trump. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Pakistani

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Pakistani was in 1935

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“Pakistani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pakistani. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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