Arabist

noun

Ar·​ab·​ist ˈer-ə-bist How to pronounce Arabist (audio)
ˈa-rə-
1
: a specialist in the Arabic language or in Arabic culture
2
: a person who favors Arab interests and positions in international affairs

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Arabist was in 1753

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“Arabist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arabist. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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