Synonyms for

Arab

Verb / ˈærʌb / / ˈeɪrʌb / Another word for arab — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Arab refers to a member of an ethnic group that is native to the Middle East and North Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

arab arabian Bedouin Moor Muslim Semite Sheik ethnic nomad Berber Levantine Oriental Saracen Turk desert-dweller dweller Arabian Arabized Arabianized

Synonyms by register

Formal

Arabian Moorish

Informal

Araby

Literary

Saracen Bedouin

Antonyms

non-Arab foreigner outsider stranger

Common collocations

  • Arab Spring
  • Arab League
  • Arab world
  • Arab culture
  • Arab nationalism
  • Arab states
  • Arab countries

Word family

noun Arab
adjective Arab
adverb Arably

Usage note

The term 'Arab' refers to people from Arab countries, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa. It is important to distinguish between ethnicity and nationality, as not all people from Arab countries identify as ethnically Arab.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is an Arab from Iraq.
  2. The Arab culture is known for its hospitality.
  3. I love listening to Arab music.
  4. The Arab Spring was a series of protests and uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.
  5. Many famous writers and poets come from the Arab world.

Quotes

  • “I am not an Arab, I am a Muslim.” - Mohamed ElBaradei
  • “The Arab world also won the Nobel with me. I believe that international doors have opened, and that from now on, literate people will consider Arab literature also. We deserve that recognition.” - Naguib Mahfouz
  • “I am an Arab. I was born in an Arab country. I have an Arab passport.” - Saddam Hussein

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