Arabist

[ ar-uh-bist ]

noun

1. a person who specializes in or studies the Arabic language or Arab culture.
2. a supporter of Arab interests, especially in international affairs.

Arabist

/ ˈærəbɪst /

noun

1. a student or expert in Arabic culture, language, history, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arabist¹

First recorded in 1745–55; Arab + -ist

Example Sentences

The only Arabist with real knowledge of the country was a holdover from the previous administration.

From The Daily Beast

There's a consciousness of the wider Arab world in Khoury and his work, but he's not a pan-Arabist per se.

From The Daily Beast

It's a memoir of growing up as the son of an itinerant Arabist foreign service officer.

From The Daily Beast

British officials denied the Pashto-speaking Arabist had been asked to step down, but said he was taking an “extended leave.”

From The Daily Beast

I have healed as many men by bleeding, as that interloping Arabist has killed for want of it.

From Project Gutenberg

I have healed as many men by bleeding as that interloping Arabist has killed for want of it.

From Project Gutenberg