Arabist

[ar-uh-bist]

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noun

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

Origin of Arabist

First recorded in 1745–55; Arab + -ist

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The only Arabist with real knowledge of the country was a holdover from the previous administration.
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British Dictionary definitions for arabist

Arabist

noun

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

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

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

Arabist

Origin of Arabist