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Webster 1913 Edition


Arabist

Arˊa-bist

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
Arabiste
.]
One well versed in the Arabic language or literature; also, formerly, one who followed the Arabic system of surgery.

Webster 1828 Edition


Arabist

AR'ABIST

,
Noun.
One well versed in Arabic literature.

Definition 2024


Arabist

Arabist

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Noun

Arabist (plural Arabists)

  1. (anthropology, linguistics) A scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language.
  2. (historical) One who followed the Arabic system of surgery.
  3. (politics) One that wants to spread Arabic culture.

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