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Arabist

[ ar-uh-bist ]

noun

  1. a person who specializes in or studies the Arabic language or Arab culture.
  2. a supporter of Arab interests, especially in international affairs.


Arabist

/ ˈærəbɪst /

noun

  1. a student or expert in Arabic culture, language, history, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Arabist1

First recorded in 1745–55; Arab + -ist

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Example Sentences

The only Arabist with real knowledge of the country was a holdover from the previous administration.

There's a consciousness of the wider Arab world in Khoury and his work, but he's not a pan-Arabist per se.

It's a memoir of growing up as the son of an itinerant Arabist foreign service officer.

British officials denied the Pashto-speaking Arabist had been asked to step down, but said he was taking an “extended leave.”

I have healed as many men by bleeding, as that interloping Arabist has killed for want of it.

I have healed as many men by bleeding as that interloping Arabist has killed for want of it.

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