Afghanistani

Afghanistani
1. noun
A citizen of the country Afghanistan. The word Afghanistani refers to someone who possesses the nationality of Afghanistan, no matter of what race or background. This word has been used recently by those citizens of Afghanistan who are not Pashtun because the word Afghan mainly reflects Pashtun citizens.
Of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people.

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