SINCE 1828
Arabism
noun
Ar·ab·ism
| \ ˈer-ə-ˌbi-zəm
, ˈa-rə-\
, 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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