Palestinian

1 of 2

adjective

Pal·​es·​tin·​ian ¦palə̇¦stinēən 

-inyən sometimes -tēn-

: of or relating to Palestine

Palestinian

2 of 2

noun

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plural Palestinians

1

a

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Palestine

b

: a member of an Arab people living in the region of Palestine

2

: palestine man

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Palestine, country of southwestern Asia + English -ian

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Rhymes for Palestinian

• darwinian
• socinian
• augustinian
• linnean