palestinian
/,pæləs'tiniən/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Palestine or its people: Describes anything connected to the geographic region of Palestine or its inhabitants.
- Of Palestinian origin or character: Pertaining to the culture, history, or identity of the Palestinian people.
Noun:
- A person from Palestine: An individual who originates from or is a citizen of the region of Palestine.
- A member of the Palestinian people: Specifically, a descendant of the Arab people who have historically inhabited Palestine.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The Palestinian delegation attended the peace talks.
- She studies Palestinian history and literature.
- Noun:
- He is a Palestinian living abroad.
- The Palestinians have a rich cultural heritage.
Advanced Usage
- "Palestinian territories": Refers to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
- The status of the Palestinian territories is a central issue in the conflict.
- "Palestinian Authority (PA)": The interim self-government body established to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
- The Palestinian Authority was created following the Oslo Accords.
Variants and Related Words
- Palestine (n): The geographic and historical region in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Palestinianism (n): A term relating to Palestinian national identity or political thought.
Synonyms
- Adjective: N/A (Proper adjective, generally not substituted).
- Noun: N/A (Proper demonym, generally not substituted). In historical/geographic contexts, "inhabitant of Palestine" or "Levantine Arab" may be used descriptively.
Related Phrases
- "Palestinian diaspora": The community of Palestinians living outside the historic region of Palestine.
- The Palestinian diaspora maintains strong cultural ties to their homeland.
- "Palestinian cause": Refers to the national movement and political aspirations of the Palestinian people.
- She is a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause.
Adjective
- of or relating to the area of Palestine and its inhabitants
- Palestinian guerrillas
Noun
- a descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine