Pakistani

adjective

Pa·​ki·​stani ˌpa-ki-ˈsta-nē 

ˌpä-ki-ˈstä-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Pakistan or its people

Pakistani noun

plural Pakistanis

Examples of Pakistani in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sadequain, the celebrated Pakistani modernist whose paintings have fetched six figures, provides a useful warning. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Despite his legal troubles, Khan remains a central figure in Pakistani politics and retains a large following. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The conditions could help them, given the pitches will be worn out and tired after the heatwave that has gripped the United Kingdom, but few Pakistani supporters will believe their team can win. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Pakistani cotton prices increased from 78 to 80 cents/lb or from 17,800 to 18,300 PKR/maund. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Pakistani

• canny
• cranny
• fanny
• grannie
• granny
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny