Pakistani
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Pakistanis
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.
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
Meaning · English
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.
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.