Afghani

See also afghani

English

Noun

Afghani (plural Afghanis)

1. A citizen or native of Afghanistan. From an Afghan point of view this name is wrongly being used for Afghans. After the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan millions of Afghans took refuge in neighboring Pakistan and Iran. The Pakistanis and the international aid agencies coined this word to speak of Pakistanis versus the Afghans.
2. (usually lowercase) A monetary currency used in Afghanistan, divided into 100 pul. See afghani.

Translations

citizen or native of Afghanistan — see Afghan

money — see afghani

Adjective

Afghani (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or its language.

Translations

relating to Afghanistan — see Afghan