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Arafat
Arafat (name) means an Arabic surname, notably borne by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and the name of a hill near Mecca. Example: “Yasser Arafat led the Palestine Liberation Organization for decades.”
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An Arabic surname, notably borne by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and the name of a hill near Mecca.
"Yasser Arafat led the Palestine Liberation Organization for decades."
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Etymology
A transliteration of Arabic عَرَفَات (ʕarafāt); compare عَرَفَة (ʕarafa).
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What does “Arafat” mean?
The word “Arafat” means an Arabic surname, notably borne by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and the name of a hill near Mecca.
How do you use “Arafat” in a sentence?
Here is “Arafat” used in a sentence: “Yasser Arafat led the Palestine Liberation Organization for decades.”
What part of speech is “Arafat”?
“Arafat” is a name.
What is the meaning of Arafat?
"Arafat" (name) means an Arabic surname, notably borne by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and the name of a hill near Mecca.
