Pathan Definition & Meaning

pathan
noun
  1. a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan; "Pathans are the predominant ethnic group in Afghanistan"
  2. an ethnic minority speaking Pashto and living in northwestern Pakistan and southeastern Afghanistan

"Pathan" in song lyrics

See how pathan is used in real songs:

  • "shama pathan"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pathan"

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