adj
Arabian
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adj
1
Relating to Arabia or its people and culture.
"The hotel lobby was decorated in an Arabian style, with brass lamps and mosaic tiles."
"She studied Arabian history at university."
noun
1
A person from Arabia, or an Arabian horse — a breed known for its speed and endurance.
"The stable specialized in breeding Arabians for endurance racing."
How to Use Arabian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Arabia, or a horse of the Arabian breed.
Common mistake
"Arabian" describes people, places, and the horse breed; "Arabic" is reserved for the language and its script and numerals.
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Common pairings
Arabian horse
Arabian peninsula
Arabian nights
Word Forms
more Arabian comparative, Arabians plural, most Arabian superlative
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Etymology
From "Arabia" plus the suffix "-an", meaning "belonging to".