English · Word Candidate

Pakistani

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Pakistanis

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người từ Pakistan hoặc có gốc Pakistan

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Noun

Examples

The country’s Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday told reporters that Pakistanis could reduce their tea consumption by “one or two cups” per day as imports are putting additional financial strain on the government.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến Pakistan hoặc người dân của nó

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Adjective

Examples

Fawad Khan, an actor, singer and producer with a huge following in India, announced his Bollywood comeback last week, sending fans into a frenzy, 18 months after an Indian court effectively ruled that a de facto industry ban on Pakistani talent imposed in 2016 was illegal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Pakistani” mean?

A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Is “Pakistani” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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