Definition of Arabic alphabet
: an alphabet of 28 letters derived from the Aramaic alphabet which is used for writing Arabic and also with adaptations for other languages of the Islamic world
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“Arabic alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arabic%20alphabet. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Arabic alphabet was in 1732
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