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Kuwaiti|kuːˈweɪtɪ|
[Arab. kuwaytī, f. Kuwayt Kuwait.]
A native or inhabitant of Kuwait, a principality on the Persian Gulf; the dialect of Arabic spoken there. Also attrib. or as adj., of or pertaining to this country or its inhabitants.
1928A. Rihani Ibn Sa'oud of Arabia xxviii. 352 The Ikhwan marched on Jahrah, slaughtered five hundred of the mushrekin, the infidel Kuwaitis. 1930― Around Coasts Arabia iii. i. 242 The sail—in its shadow and from its bounties, the Kuwaitis live. 1947R. Cent. Asian Jrnl. 271 The Kuwaitis..had invariably used the Turkish flag. 1950Middle East Jrnl. IV. 18 All know the majesty of the Kuwaiti boom entering their harbors to exchange cargoes. 1961Daily Tel. 8 July 16/6 The field commander of the Kuwaiti army. 1967T. M. Johnstone Eastern Arabian Dial. Studies 29 The consonant system in Kuwaiti is the same as for the dialect group as a whole. 1970Times 3 Apr. (Arab League Suppl.) p. iii/3 In the field of social affairs and labour, the Public Assistance Law has been issued with special regard to the stipulations of our religion about social welfare as well as the traditions of the Kuwaiti society and in accordance with the constitution. 1971Guardian 30 Aug. 3/2 Kuwaitis can afford a summer-long holiday. Kuwait is the richest country on earth in terms of income per capita. 1972H. Osborne Pay-Day i. i. 11 A young Kuwaiti called Rifai. 1975Times 20 Jan. 61/2 Even after the recent Arab purchase by Kuwaiti interests of 14% of Daimler-Benz AG, there seems to be little chance of a change in the laws. |