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Arabism

noun Ar·ab·ism \ ˈa-rə-ˌbi-zəm , ˈer-ə- \

Definition of Arabism

1 : a characteristic feature of Arabic occurring in another language
2 : devotion to Arab interests, culture, aspirations, or ideals

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in the meaning defined at sense 1

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