Synonyms for

Arabic

Verb / ˈærʌbɪk / / ˈerʌbɪk / Another word for arabic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Arabic means relating to the language and culture of the Arab people.

Synonyms & similar words

arabic arabiclanguage Arabian Muslim Islamic Arab levantine bedouin moorish maghrebi levant syrian iraqi egyptian saudi yemeni omani kuwaiti qatari bahraini

Synonyms by register

Formal

Arab Moorish Levantine

Literary

oriental eastern

Antonyms

non-arabic foreign alien unfamiliar other

Common collocations

  • Arabic language
  • Arabic script
  • Arabic numerals
  • Arabic culture
  • Arabic food
  • Arabic music
  • Arabic literature
  • Arabic calligraphy

Word family

noun Arab
adjective Arab

Usage note

Refers to the language, people, or culture of the Arab world. Can sometimes be used broadly to refer to things from the Middle East or North Africa, but this can be imprecise.

Example sentences

  1. My friend speaks Arabic fluently.
  2. I love the sound of Arabic music.
  3. Arabic calligraphy is beautiful.
  4. I am taking an Arabic class at school.
  5. My neighbor is from an Arabic country.

Quotes

  • Arabic is the language of God's final revelation to mankind.
  • Arabic is the language of poetry, literature, and civilization.
  • Arabic is the language of the soul.

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