Ar·ab·ist
| \ ˈer-ə-bist
, ˈa-rə- \
, ˈa-rə- \
Definition of Arabist
1
: a specialist in the Arabic language or in Arabic culture
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: a person who favors Arab interests and positions in international affairs
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“Arabist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arabist. Accessed 11 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Arabist was in 1753
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