Arabian

[uh-rey-bee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or its inhabitants.

2. Arab.

3. Arabic.

noun

1. an inhabitant of Arabia.

2. an Arab.

3. Arabian horse.

Arabian

/ əˈreɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or the Arabs

noun

1. another word for Arab

Other Word Forms

• anti-Arabian adjective
• pro-Arabian adjective
• trans-Arabian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arabian¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Arabi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

The deal marks a continued push into the videogame industry by the Saudi Arabian fund, which already had a 10% stake in EA.

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The Red Sea formed by separation of the Arabian Plate from the African Plate beginning 30 million years ago.

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Last year more than 100 professional female footballers signed a letter calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, accusing the national authorities of "brutal human rights violations".

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In fact, an unnamed executive previously contacted the Premier League on behalf of his club and 10 others amid concern Newcastle could enter into lucrative sponsorship deals with Saudi Arabian companies.

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Sainz said he had used the system in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix earlier this year, and it lasted about 15-20 minutes.

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