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arab | arabize |

As an adjective arab

is (l), arabic.

As a noun arab

is (l).

As a verb arabize is

to make arab; to give arab traits to.

arab

English

Usage notes

The second pronunciation (with a long "a" sound) is derogatory and used only in the sense of a person.

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.
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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A Semitic person, whose antecedents were from Arabia
  • An inhabitant of Arabia
  • A member of an Arabic-speaking community
  • A particular breed of horse.
  • Derived terms

    * arabesque * Arabia * Arabian * Arabic * Arabist

    Anagrams

    * ----

    arabize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * Arabise

    Verb

    (Arabiz)
  • To make Arab; to give Arab traits to.
  • Derived terms

    * Arabization, Arabisation