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non-Arab

|non/Arab|

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/nɑn-ˈærəb/

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/nɒn-ˈærəb/

not Arab

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-Arab' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'Arab' referring to people of Arab descent.

Historical Evolution

'non-Arab' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'Arab' to describe someone or something not of Arab origin.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not Arab,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who is not of Arab descent or origin.

Many non-Arabs live in the Middle East.

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Adjective 1

not of Arab descent or origin.

The non-Arab community in the region is growing.

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Last updated: 2025/03/17 10:51