Arabian

[uh-rey-bee-uhn]

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or its inhabitants.

2. Arab.

3. Arabic.

noun

1. an inhabitant of Arabia.

2. an Arab.

3. Arabian horse.

Arabian

/ əˈreɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or the Arabs

noun

1. another word for Arab

Other Word Forms

• anti-Arabian adjective
• pro-Arabian adjective
• trans-Arabian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arabian¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Arabi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

He did his paid hours at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix thanks to a work from abroad scheme, and opted not to fly home between Bahrain and Saudi in April to reduce costs.

From BBC

Saudi Arabian news site Al-Hadath reports the Houthis' foreign minister, as well as the ministers for justice, youth and sports, social affairs and labour, were killed.

From BBC

Rodri came on as a second-half substitute against the Saudi Arabian side but went off early in extra time with what is thought to have been a groin issue.

From BBC

In recent years, Saudi investors have pumped rural water to grow feed for cattle exported back to the Arabian Peninsula, and hedge funds are competing to pump and sell water to towns near Phoenix.

From Salon

Syria's foreign ministry said the country "welcomes the efforts made by the US and Arabian sides" to "resolve the current crisis" peacefully.

From BBC