Afridis

Pronunciation: /æfriːdiːz/

Definitions of afridis

noun Afridis - a plural noun referring to a tribe or group of people originating from the Afridi tribe in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Example Sentences

A1 The Afridis are a tribe in Pakistan known for their hospitality.

A2 I read a book about the Afridis and their customs.

B1 The Afridis have a long history of resisting foreign invasions.

B2 The Afridis' traditional attire is a symbol of their cultural identity.

C1 Scholars have written extensively about the Afridis and their role in regional politics.

C2 The Afridis are considered one of the most influential tribes in the region.

Examples of afridis in a Sentence

formal The Afridis are a Pashtun tribe primarily found in the Khyber Agency of Pakistan.

informal I heard the Afridis have a strong reputation for their fierce warrior skills.

slang The Afridis are known to be badass fighters.

figurative The Afridis are like a force of nature, unstoppable in battle.

Grammatical Forms of afridis

• past tense: afridis
• plural: afridis
• comparative: more afridis
• superlative: most afridis
• present tense: afridis
• future tense: will afridis
• perfect tense: have afridised
• continuous tense: are afridising
• singular: afridi
• positive degree: afridis
• infinitive: to afridi
• gerund: afridising
• participle: afriding

Origin and Evolution of afridis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Pashto

Story behind the word: The word 'Afridis' originated from the Pashto language and refers to a Pashtun tribe living in the region of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Afridis' has been used to specifically refer to the Afridi tribe and has evolved to become a well-known ethnic group in the region known for their warrior traditions and independence.