Arabian

American  

[uh-rey-bee-uhn] / əˈreɪ bi ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or its inhabitants.

2. Arab.

3. Arabic.

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noun

1. an inhabitant of Arabia.

2. an Arab.

3. Arabian horse.

Arabian British  

/ əˈreɪbɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabia or the Arabs

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noun

1. another word for Arab

Other Word Forms

• anti-Arabian adjective
• pro-Arabian adjective
• trans-Arabian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Arabian

First recorded in 1350–1400; Arabi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Of course, there’s still one affiliate that appears to be interested in striking outside of its region—that is the Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Ibrahem now lives in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, after spending several years in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, but life in exile remains uncertain.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” U.S.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is in the Arabian Sea, could serve as a base of operations for boardings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I try to reach out and touch the corner of an Arabian newsmagazine.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements