Arabism

noun

Ar·ab·ism | \ ˈer-ə-ˌbi-zəm

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, ˈa-rə-\

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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