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Definition of palestinian

palestinian

/ˌpæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/
Pal · es · tin · i · an
Plural:Palestinians
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palestinian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the geographic region of Palestine in Western Asia, its people, or their culture and history.

Example

"The museum curated a remarkable exhibition showcasing traditional Palestinian embroidery, ceramics, and contemporary literature."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of the geographic region of Palestine in the Levant, or a person of Palestinian descent.

Example

"Many Palestinians living abroad maintain strong cultural and familial ties to their ancestral hometowns."

• Rhymes for palestinian

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the geographical name 'Palestine', which comes via Latin 'Palaestina' and Ancient Greek 'Palaistine' from the Hebrew 'Pelesheth' (land of the Philistines), combined with the suffix '-ian'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palestinian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palestinian
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