Arabist

[ ar-uh-bist ]

/ ˈær ə bɪst /

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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Examples from the Web for arabist

The only Arabist with real knowledge of the country was a holdover from the previous administration.
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It's a memoir of growing up as the son of an itinerant Arabist foreign service officer.
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British Dictionary definitions for arabist

Arabist

/ (ˈærəbɪst) /

noun

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

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