Arab
|Ar/ab|
/ˈærəb/
People of the Arabian Peninsula
Etymology
'Arab' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Arabes', where 'Arab' referred to the people of the Arabian Peninsula.
'Arabes' transformed into the Old French word 'Arabe', and eventually became the modern English word 'Arab' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'people of the Arabian Peninsula', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Semitic people, originally from the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring territories, inhabiting much of the Middle East and North Africa.
The Arab traders were known for their extensive trade routes.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Arabs or their culture or language.
The Arab culture is rich in history and tradition.
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