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Arabist

noun, adj — 6 senses

Arabist

noun

UK /ˈaɹəbɪst/

Etymology From Arab + -ist.

1

Anthropology, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language.

2

Historical One who followed the Arabic system of medicine or (more broadly) scholarship.

3

Government, Politics One that wants to spread Arabic culture; an Arab nationalist.

Arabist

adj

Etymology From Arab + -ist.

1

Pertaining to Arabism; medieval Arabic scholarship.

2

Pertaining to the study of Arabic language or culture.

3

Pertaining to Arab nationalism; promoting Arab interests.

  • Two of the most influential Arabist societies were established beyond the reach of Ottoman censors and police.2015, Eugene Rogan, The Fall of the Ottomans, Penguin, published 2016, page 24:

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