American English

How to pronounce arabs

nounB1Common word
EHRuhbz

/ˈɛɹ.əbz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of arab

In standard English, Arabs is normally written with a capital A because it names a people.

People who belong to an Arab people or identify with Arab culture.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

People who belong to an Arab people or identify with Arab culture.

Many Arabs live in the United States.

The museum tells stories about Arabs from different countries.

Useful expressions

the Arab world

the countries and communities where Arab people live

She has friends across the Arab world.

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