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 Taliban disclosed earlier Thursday that Boehler had met with a delegation that included Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Ahmad borrowed money for a $1,300 Pakistani visa so the State Department’s Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, or CARE, team could evacuate him to Islamabad in May 2023.
—Beth Bailey, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Iran’s most recent attempt on her was in 2024, when, according to a U.S. indictment, Iran engaged an Afghan to arrange the assassination of both her and Trump.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The Taliban disclosed earlier Thursday that Boehler had been meeting on hostage issues with a delegation that included Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Eric Tucker The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Ahmad borrowed money for a $1,300 Pakistani visa so the State Department’s Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, or CARE, team could evacuate him to Islamabad in May 2023.
—Beth Bailey, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Iran’s most recent attempt on her was in 2024, when, according to a U.S. indictment, Iran engaged an Afghan to arrange the assassination of both her and Trump.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The Taliban disclosed earlier Thursday that Boehler had been meeting on hostage issues with a delegation that included Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Afghan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afghan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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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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