Arabized

/ˈærəbaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having been made Arab in character, language, or culture; showing the influence or adoption of Arab customs.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of arabize. Used since the 19th century to describe regions or peoples that adopted Arab culture.

Kelly Says

North Africa became arabized over centuries—not by force alone, but through trade, intermarriage, and cultural prestige, creating unique blends of Arab and Berber identity!

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