Kuwaiti
UK: kwəˈweɪti | US: kwəˈweɪti
adj. relating to Kuwait, its people, or its culture
n. a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
Kuwaiti = Kuwait<country name> + i<adjective suffix>
- Kuwait: Derived from Arabic "الكويت" (al-Kuwayt), meaning "the little fort," referring to a 17th-century fortress built near the Persian Gulf.
- i: A suffix used in English to form adjectives denoting origin or affiliation (e.g., Iraqi, Pakistani).
Etymology Origin:
The word "Kuwaiti" combines the name of the country, Kuwait, with the English suffix "-i," which is borrowed from Arabic patterns (e.g., -ī) to indicate relational adjectives. This follows a common linguistic practice in English for demonyms (e.g., "Iraqi," "Yemeni"). The term reflects both geographic identity and cultural heritage.
The Kuwaiti government announced new economic reforms.
She enjoys traditional Kuwaiti cuisine, especially machboos.
Many Kuwaiti students study abroad in Europe or the U.S.
The Kuwaiti dinar is one of the highest-valued currencies in the world.
His Kuwaiti heritage influences his artistic style.