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

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Arab American

This tension is particularly pointed in metro Detroit, which has the largest Arab American population in the country, as well as a significant Jewish population.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

Egyptian American actor and comedian Ramy Youssef appeared on “Sesame Street” in mid-April to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026

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 ● Nov. 6, 2025

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 ● May 29, 2025

Hagekhalil is the district’s first Arab American general manager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2025