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Definition of kazakhstani
kazakhstani
/ˌkɑːzɑːkˈstɑːni/
Ka · zakh · sta · ni
Plural:Kazakhstanis
kazakhstani Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the country of Kazakhstan, its government, or its citizens.
Example
"The Kazakhstani delegation presented a new proposal on regional trade at the international summit."
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1
A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Kazakhstan, regardless of ethnic background.
Example
"Many Kazakhstanis speak both Kazakh and Russian in their daily professional lives."
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View all synonyms for kazakhstaniWord Nuance & Usage
In geopolitical and official contexts, 'Kazakhstani' refers to any citizen or aspect of the nation of Kazakhstan regardless of ethnicity, whereas 'Kazakh' specifically denotes the Turkic ethnic group and their language.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kazakhstani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kazakhstani