Palestinians Meaning in English

word · lemma: palestinian

US

ˌpæɫɪˈstɪniənz

pal-uh-STIN-ee-uhnz

UK

ˌpælɪˈstɪniənz

pal-i-STIN-ee-uhnz

Definition

People who are from Palestine or have Palestinian heritage, including those living in Gaza, the West Bank, or abroad.

Usage & Nuances

'Palestinians' refers to an ethnic and national group associated with the region of Palestine. The word is used in news, history, and discussions about Middle Eastern politics. Capitalize 'Palestinians.' Do not use to refer to government or territory unless context is clear.

• Spanish: palestinos
• Portuguese (BR): palestinos
• Portuguese (PT): palestinianos
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴勒斯坦人
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴勒斯坦人
• Hindi: फ़िलिस्तीनी लोग
• Arabic: الفلسطينيون
• Bengali: ফিলিস্তিনি
• Russian: палестинцы
• Japanese: パレスチナ人
• Vietnamese: người Palestine
• Korean: 팔레스타인인
• Turkish: Filistinliler
• Urdu: فلسطینی
• Indonesian: orang Palestina

Example Sentences

Palestinians live in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Many Palestinians speak Arabic.

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Palestinians have a rich cultural heritage.

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Did you know there are millions of Palestinians living outside Palestine?

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The stories of Palestinians often appear in international news.

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Some Palestinians have built new lives in other countries.

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