Palestinian

noun

Pal·es·tin·ian ˌpa-lə-ˈsti-nē-ən

-nyən

plural Palestinians

1

: a native or inhabitant of Palestine

especially : a member of an Arab people native to or living in Palestine

2

: a person of Palestinian Arab descent

Palestinian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Palestinian was in 1583

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“Palestinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palestinian. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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