Arab American

American  

[ar-uhb-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈær əb əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

noun

1. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Arab birth or descent.

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adjective

1. of or relating to an Arab American.

2. Arab-American, occurring between the United States and Arabia or the Middle East.

   Diplomats predicted the deterioration of Arab-American relations with increased militarization of foreign policy.

Etymology

Origin of Arab American

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Not once since our festival began in 2003 did any of the Arab American comedians fear that telling jokes about Bush — or any president — could come with a cost.

From Salon

Being the nation’s longest-running Arab American comedy festival, we’ve always had unique challenges.

From Salon

For more than 20 years, comedians appearing in the New York Arab American Comedy Festival, which I co-produce — have been making jokes about American presidents.

From Salon

Pro Tip: Combine a visit to Masri Sweets with a trip to the Arab American National Museum, which is within walking distance of the bakery.

From Salon

But from my perspective as both a Jewish American and an Arab American, the administration’s use of that power made it untenable to do that important work on behalf of the American people.

From Slate