Pathan

[ puh-tahn, puht-hahn ]

noun

1. Afghan ( def 1 ).
2. an Afghan dwelling in India.

Pathan

/ pəˈtɑːn /

noun

1. a member of the Pashto-speaking people of Afghanistan, NW Pakistan, and elsewhere, most of whom are Muslim in religion

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pathan¹

C17: from Hindi

Example Sentences

Raja Pathan joined the army as a last resort in February, after an education consultant deceived him into enrolling in a non-existent college.

From BBC

"The peace talks are part of a larger negotiation between the Thai state and the people of Patani," said security analyst Don Pathan, using the traditional name of the border region.

From Reuters

Shamshad Pathan, who represented the victims, said they would challenge the court's decision in a higher court.

From Reuters

To this, former India player Irfan Pathan responded with "It's a relief to other teams that Bumrah isn't playing this Asia cup!"

From BBC

Talk to a student and their family privately first, Pathan said.

From Los Angeles Times