pashto

/ˈpɑːʃtoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of an ethnic group native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northwestern India, speaking the Pashto language.

“The Pashto people have a rich cultural heritage, with a strong tradition of poetry and music.”

2. adjective

relating to the Pashto people, their language, or their culture.

“The Pashto language is an important part of the cultural identity of the people in Afghanistan.”

3. noun

the language spoken by the Pashto people, a member of the Eastern Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian languages.

“The Pashto language is an important part of the cultural heritage of Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

Synonyms

  • Pakhtun
  • Pathan

Antonyms

  • non-Pakhtun
  • non-Pashto