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Pamiri

Pamiri

9.9
A person from the Pamir mountains who belongs to a local group
  • noun
: pamirí
  • During the festival, we met a Pamiri who shared stories of her ancestry.

Examples

  • The Pamiri are known for their rich cultural traditions and hospitality.

  • Many Pamiri people speak several languages, including their native tongues.

  • We thank the many Pamiri families and colleagues who have helped us develop the thoughts presented in this paper.

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Surface Forms

Pamiri singular
Pamiris plural

Morphology

Pamiri = Pamir (transparent) = Pamir + i

Formed directly from the place name 'Pamir' plus the suffix '-i' indicating origin/demonym or language; the relationship is clearly inferable from the base.

Etymology

Pamiri comes from the name of the Pamir Mountains, often called the 'roof of the world', so a Pamiri is a person 'from the Pamir' or a member of one of the communities that live there.