Afghan

noun

Af·​ghan ˈaf-ˌgan 

 also  -gən

1

a(1)

: pashtun

(2)

: pashto

b

: a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan

2

not capitalized : a blanket or shawl of colored yarn knitted or crocheted in strips or squares

3

not capitalized : a Turkoman carpet of large size and long pile woven in geometric designs

4

: afghan hound

Afghan adjective

or Afghani

af-ˈga-nē 

-ˈgä-

Examples of Afghan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Driving Instructor For Afghan Women Refugees An 82-year-old former professor shows how Americans can display kindness and improve the lives of refugees by offering their time and skills. —Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Have There Been Any Recent Incidents in the Region Involving Afghan Migrants? —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Charged To Afghan Evacuees Fox News Is Drawing New Viewers, Including Plenty Of Democrats, Fox Corp. CFO Steve Tomsic Says The New York Times first reported the decision. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024

The satellite analysis carried out by Afghan Witness shows that three of the six most affected districts were areas populated by the minority Hazara community. —Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Persian afghān "Pashtun"

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing Afghan

• Afghan hound

Kids Definition

Afghan

noun

Af·​ghan ˈaf-ˌgan 

1

: a person born or living in Afghanistan

2

not capitalized : a blanket or shawl made of knitted or crocheted colored wool

Afghan adjective