Arabes (en. Arabs)

/a.ʁab/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Ethnic group originating from the Arabian Peninsula.
Arabs have a rich cultural history.
Les Arabes ont une riche histoire culturelle.
Language spoken by the Arabs.
Arabic is a Semitic language.
L'arabe est une langue sémitique.
Member of the Arab nation.
He considers himself an Arab above all.
Il se considère comme un Arabe avant tout.

Etymology

From Latin 'arabes', derived from Greek 'arabos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Arab countries
The nations where Arabic is spoken as an official language.
les pays arabes
Arab culture
Referring to the cultural heritage of the Arabs.
culture arabe
Arab nation
Concept grouping the nations speaking Arabic.
nation arabe

Related Words

arab
Related to the Arabs or the Arabic language.
arabe
arabicizing
A person who learns or studies Arabic.
arabisant
arabization
The process by which a language or culture adopts Arabic elements.
arabisation

Slang Meanings

Used pejoratively to refer to people of Arab descent.
In some discussions, the term 'Arab' can be used in a stigmatizing way.
Dans certaines discussions, le terme 'Arabe' peut être utilisé de manière stigmatisante.
To culturally identify with Arab culture.
He claims to be proud of being Arab and of his roots.
Il se dit fier d'être Arabe et de ses racines.