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How to pronounce arabian

adjective · nounB2
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/əˈɹeɪ.bi.n̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Connected with Arabia, its people, history, or culture.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Connected with Arabia, its people, history, or culture.

They traveled across the Arabian Peninsula.

The museum has a collection of Arabian art.

Good to know

Use Arabian mainly for things connected with Arabia. For people and the language, Arab and Arabic are usually better.

Common phrases & grammar

Arabian Peninsula · Arabian Sea

Arabian + noun

adjective

Describes a horse of a breed that originated in Arabia and is known for its endurance.

She owns an Arabian horse.

The Arabian mare won the race.

Common phrases & grammar

Arabian horse

an + Arabian + noun

nounless common

A horse of the breed that originated in Arabia.

An Arabian can run long distances.

The stable has three Arabians.

Common phrases & grammar

an + Arabian

Useful expressions

the Arabian Nights

a famous collection of traditional stories from the Middle East

I read a modern version of the Arabian Nights.

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