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Panjabi

Panjabi

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A person from the Punjab region in northern India and Pakistan
  • noun
  • /pənˈdʒɑːbi/
: Panjabi
  • As a proud Panjabi, she showcased her heritage through vibrant clothing and delicious food.
  • Archie Panjabi

Examples

  • The festival was organized by the local Panjabi association.

  • Many Panjabis have migrated to different countries for better opportunities.

  • Her grandmother is a proud Panjabi who still follows many traditional customs.

  • Many Panjabis have settled abroad and formed vibrant communities.

  • The Panjabi community celebrated their festival with great enthusiasm.

  • He was wearing a faded sky-blue Panjabi, which complemented his traditional attire.

  • The festival was filled with people dressed in colorful Panjabi suits, celebrating their rich culture.

Synonyms

Punjabi
vsPanjabi
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A person from the Punjab region of Pakistan or India

is an alternative spelling used for the same people

Surface Forms

Panjabi singular
Panjabis plural

Morphology

Panjabi = Punjab (transparent) = Punjab + i

Standard demonymal/adjectival formation from the place name 'Punjab' to indicate a person from that region.

Etymology

Panjabi comes from the name Punjab, which itself is made of Persian parts panj and āb meaning 'five' and 'water' for the region of five rivers. So a Panjabi is a person from that 'land of five rivers', which is why the word means someone from Punjab.