paki·stan \ˈpakə̇ˌstan, -taa(ə)n also ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷; |päkē|stän, |pȧkē|stȧn, -kə̇|s-\adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Pakistan, republic in Indian subcontinent : of or from Pakistan : of the kind or style prevalent in Pakistan : pakistani