Palestinian Meaning in English

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Definition

A Palestinian is a person from Palestine or of Palestinian descent. The term can also describe something related to Palestine, such as culture or history.

Usage & Nuances

Used both as a noun (a Palestinian) and adjective (Palestinian food, Palestinian conflict). Do not confuse with 'Palestine' (the geographic area). Generally neutral/formal; context may be sensitive or political.

• Spanish: palestino - palestina
• Portuguese (BR): palestino - palestina
• Portuguese (PT): palestiniano - palestiniana
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴勒斯坦人
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴勒斯坦人
• Hindi: फ़िलिस्तीनी
• Arabic: فلسطيني
• Bengali: ফিলিস্তিনি
• Russian: палестинец - палестинка - палестинский
• Japanese: パレスチナ人 - パレスチナの
• Vietnamese: người Palestine - thuộc về Palestine
• Korean: 팔레스타인 사람 - 팔레스타인(의)
• Turkish: Filistinli - Filistin'e ait
• Urdu: فلسطینی
• Indonesian: Palestina - orang Palestina

Example Sentences

My friend is Palestinian.

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She enjoys Palestinian food.

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The Palestinian flag is red, green, black, and white.

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He is proud of his Palestinian heritage.

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Many Palestinians live around the world today.

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The documentary tells the story of a young Palestinian family.

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