Arabizing

/ˈærəbaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of arabize; the process of making something Arab in character or adopting Arab customs.

Etymology

From arabize plus the present participle suffix -ing. Used in historical and cultural studies to describe ongoing processes of cultural change.

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The arabizing of medieval Spain created Al-Andalus, one of history's most scientifically advanced civilizations—where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived in surprising cooperation!

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