Arabia (en. Arabia)

/aˈraβia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Region that is home to numerous ancient civilizations and has significant religious meaning in Islam.
Mecca and Medina are sacred cities of Arabia for Muslims.
Meca y Medina son ciudades sagradas de Arabia para los musulmanes.
Land of origin of Arab culture, its customs, and its language.
The culture in Arabia has deeply rooted traditions.
La cultura en Arabia tiene tradiciones muy arraigadas.
Peninsula located between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, which includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, among others.
The Arabian Peninsula is rich in natural resources.
La península arábiga es rica en recursos naturales.

Etymology

From Latin 'Arabia', which comes from Greek 'Αραβία' (Arabia).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Saudi Arabia
Sovereign state in the Arabian Peninsula.
Arabia Saudita
Trip to Arabia
Refers to a trip to the Arabian Peninsula, often for business or pilgrimage.
Viaje a Arabia
Arab culture
Set of customs, traditions, and ways of life that characterize Arab peoples.
Cultura árabe

Related Words

Arab
Related to the Arabs or their culture.
árabe
Culture
Set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a society.
cultura
Islam
Monotheistic religion that has its origin in Arabia.
islam

Slang Meanings

Mysterious
The Arabian desert has a mysterious air due to its landscapes.
El desierto de Arabia tiene un aire misterioso por sus paisajes.
Culturally rich
Arab music and its dance are culturally rich.
La música árabe y su danza son culturalmente ricas.