Synonyms for

Arabian

Verb / ʌˈreɪbi:ʌn / Another word for arabian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Arabia or the people of Arabia

Synonyms & similar words

arabian arab Saudi Arabic Islamic Muslim Bedouin Oriental Eastern Persian Turkish Egyptian Lebanese Syrian Jordanian Yemeni Emirati Qatari Bahraini Kuwaiti Omani

Synonyms by register

Formal

oriental middle eastern arabic

Informal

desert dweller camel rider

Literary

son of the desert child of the sands

Antonyms

european western american canadian mexican

Common collocations

  • Arabian horse
  • Arabian Nights
  • Arabian peninsula
  • Arabian sea
  • Arabian coffee
  • Arabian desert
  • Arabian camel

Word family

noun Arabia
adjective Arabian

Usage note

Primarily refers to things from or related to the Arabian Peninsula. Can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to Arab culture or people, but this can be imprecise and potentially offensive.

Example sentences

  1. My friend's family is from Arabian descent.
  2. The Arabian desert is one of the largest in the world.
  3. Sheikhs are common in Arabian countries.
  4. The Arabian Peninsula is located in Western Asia.
  5. The Arabian Sea is a body of water located in the Indian Ocean.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words