Advertisement
Advertisement
Afghan
[ af-gan, -guhn ]
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
- afghan, a soft woolen blanket, crocheted or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern.
- Also called Afghan hound. one of a breed of swift hunting hounds having a long, narrow head and a long, silky coat.
- Literary. Pashto.
adjective
- of Afghanistan or its people or language.
afghan
1/ -ɡən; ˈæfɡæn /
noun
- a knitted or crocheted wool blanket or shawl, esp one with a geometric pattern
- a sheepskin coat, often embroidered and having long fur trimming around the edges
Afghan
2/ -ɡən; æfˈɡænɪ; ˈæfɡæn; -ˈɡɑː- /
noun
- a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Afghanistan
- another name for Pashto
- history an Indian camel driver employed in the outback of Australia
adjective
- denoting or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or their language
Usage Note
Word History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
Example Sentences
Pakistan has deported more than 19,500 Afghans this month, among more than 80,000 who have left ahead of a 30 April deadline, according to the UN.
As the Taliban advanced through Afghanistan in 2021, many Afghan soldiers surrendered or fled, abandoning their weapons and vehicles.
Despite these restrictions, Afghan women find subtle but powerful ways to resist.
Thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians will have their temporary deportation protections terminated, the US Department of Homeland Security has said.
An Afghan interpreter was also arrested alongside the British couple.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse