1
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
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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.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Some of Iran’s forces, like the Afghan Fatemiyoun brigade, had remained in Syria at military bases operated by Iran; on Friday, they were also being transferred to Damascus and Latakia, an Assad government stronghold, the Iranian officials said.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Newsweek has reached out to the Afghan Ministry of Education for comment via email.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Holding power in the country for over three years, the Afghan Taliban have systematically stripped Afghan women of their rights, preventing them from receiving an education and even working.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Some of Iran’s forces, like the Afghan Fatemiyoun brigade, had remained in Syria at military bases operated by Iran; on Friday, they were also being transferred to Damascus and Latakia, an Assad government stronghold, the Iranian officials said.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Newsweek has reached out to the Afghan Ministry of Education for comment via email.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Holding power in the country for over three years, the Afghan Taliban have systematically stripped Afghan women of their rights, preventing them from receiving an education and even working.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Afghan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afghan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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
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