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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, 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
afghan
2/ -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
Usage
Word History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
Example Sentences
Then, on Thursday he woke to the news that US President Donald Trump had issued a new order banning the entry of Afghan passport holders to the US, citing national security threats.
As with other countries on Trump's list, the issue of Afghan nationals overstaying their visas is also cited.
The business was described in Marqurdt’s report alongside interviews with Afghans who spoke about desperate efforts by people to escape, but they had no connection to Young.
In the space of a year, German cities saw a string of deadly attacks, which began in Mannheim in May 2024, when an Afghan national stabbed a police officer at a rally.
Among its other moves, the Trump administration has chosen not to renew the temporary protected status for Afghans in the US, saying "Afghanistan has had an improved security situation" and a "stabilising economy".
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