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Definition of afghanistani

afghanistani

/æfˌɡænəˈstæni/
Af · ghan · i · stan · i

Plural:Afghanistanis
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Adjective:Afghanistani
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afghanistani Lexical Profile

• 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."

• noun

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."

Word Nuance & Usage

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
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