arabians
|a-ra-bi-ans|
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/əˈreɪ.bi.ənz/
(Arabian)
Relating to Arabia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Arabian' originates from Late Latin 'Arabianus', specifically the word 'Arabia', where the root referred to the geographic region of Arabia.
Historical Evolution
'Arabian' changed from Medieval Latin 'Arabianus' and Old French 'arabien' and eventually became the modern English word 'Arabian' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'from Arabia' or 'of Arabia', but over time it also came to be used more widely for related cultural, ethnic senses and for the horse breed 'Arabian'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'Arabian' referring to people from the Arabian Peninsula or of Arab descent.
Many arabians settled along the trade routes centuries ago.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/30 16:38