Arab
UK: ˈærəb | US: ˈærəb
n. 1. A member of the Semitic people originating from the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.
n. 2. (archaic) A wanderer or nomad (historical usage).
adj. Relating to Arabia, its people, or their culture.
The word "Arab" derives directly from the Arabic term "ʿarab," originally referring to the nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula. Over time, it expanded to denote the broader Semitic-speaking peoples of the region. The root "ʿ-r-b" in Arabic conveys notions of clarity, eloquence (as in Classical Arabic's prestige), and mobility—reflecting the Bedouin lifestyle. The term entered European languages via Latin "Arabus" and Greek "Araps."
The Arab traders established extensive routes across the Sahara.
Traditional Arab hospitality is renowned worldwide.
She studies Arab literature at university.
The Arab Spring reshaped political landscapes in 2011.
Early geographers described the Arab deserts in vivid detail.