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Definition of afghanistani
afghanistani
/æfˌɡænəˈstæni/
Af · ghan · i · stan · i
Plural:Afghanistanis
•Adjective:Afghanistani
afghanistani Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or originating from Afghanistan, its people, or its culture.
Example
"The museum curated a special exhibition featuring traditional Afghanistani textiles and ceramics."
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1
A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Afghanistan, a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia.
Example
"Several Afghanistanis spoke at the international forum about educational initiatives in their home provinces."
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In standard English and diplomatic usage, 'Afghan' is the established demonym and adjective for the people and culture of Afghanistan, whereas 'Afghani' refers strictly to the national currency; 'Afghanistani' is occasionally used to emphasize civic nationality across all ethnic groups, though 'Afghan' remains far more common.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Afghanistani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/afghanistani