Arab American

[ ar-uhb-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

noun

1. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Arab birth or descent.

adjective

1. of or relating to an Arab American.
2. Ar·ab-A·mer·i·can, occurring between the United States and Arabia or the Middle East:

   Diplomats predicted the deterioration of Arab-American relations with increased militarization of foreign policy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arab American¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Green Party candidate Jill Stein won 18% — a share many times the less than 1% she received nationally and a possible sign that many Arab American voters found little to like about either major candidate when it comes to Middle East policy.

From Los Angeles Times

Dearborn, the heavily Arab American and Muslim American city, is still coming to terms with Trump’s election victory.

From Slate

For a city long seen as the heart of Arab American political influence, Trump’s success here highlighted a growing gap between Democratic leadership and the communities that once formed its base.

From Slate

James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute and a longtime Democratic advocate, woke up the day after Trump’s win and it hit him anew.

From Slate

For Zogby, who’s spent decades mobilizing Arab American voters, Trump’s success in places like Dearborn isn’t a surprising outcome.

From Slate