Arabist

== English == === Etymology === From Arab +‎ -ist. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈaɹəbɪst/ === Noun === Arabist (plural Arabists) (anthropology, linguistics) A scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language. [from 17th c.] (historical) One who followed the Arabic system of medicine or (more broadly) scholarship. [from 18th c.] (politics) One that wants to spread Arabic culture; an Arab nationalist. [from 20th c.] ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Arabist (comparative more Arabist, superlative most Arabist) Pertaining to Arabism; medieval Arabic scholarship. [from 19th c.] Pertaining to the study of Arabic language or culture. [from 19th c.] Pertaining to Arab nationalism; promoting Arab interests. [from 20th c.] === Anagrams === barista