Palestinian

[pal-uh-stin-ee-uhn]

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Palestine.
Also called Palestinian Arab.��an Arab formerly living in Palestine who advocates the establishment of an Arab homeland there.

adjective

of or relating to Palestine or Palestinians.
of or relating to Palestinian Arabs.
Palestinian guerrillas.

Palestinian

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adjective

of or relating to Palestine

noun

a native or inhabitant of the former British mandate, or their descendants, esp such Arabs now living in the Palestinian Administered Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, or Israel, or as refugees from Israeli-occupied territory

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Palestinian¹

Palestin(e) + -ian

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Example Sentences

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Addressing the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, he said: "Israel's means and methods of warfare are inflicting horrifying, unconscionable suffering on Palestinians in Gaza."

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At least 22 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire near aid distribution sites operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said.

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By mid-afternoon on Sunday, Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir - who was recently sanctioned by the UK government for "inciting violence against Palestinians" - arrived in Bat Yam to meet mourners.

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The West Bank is the land between the eastern edge of Israel and the western side of the River Jordan and is home to an estimated three million Palestinians.

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The advice, which covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, means travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals do not follow it.

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Palestine Liberation Organization Palestinian Administered Territories

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