Also known as the arab nation The modern period in arab history refers to the time period from the late 19th century to the present day. Arab, one whose native language is arabic Keep up with the latest breaking news, regional news, politics, and business news. عرب ʻarab) generally refers to those persons who speak arabic as their native tongue There are estimated to be over 300 million people living in the arab world
There are 22 nations holding membership in the arab league, though not all are independent. Many americans have a hard time distinguishing between the terms arab, middle eastern, and muslim Here we break down the various terms to help you distinguish between these three categories. Arab is a cultural and linguistic term It refers to those who speak arabic as their first language Arabs are united by culture and by history
Some have blue eyes and red hair Many are somewhere in between. Several states have declared arabic to be an official or national language, although arabic is not as widely spoken there As members of the arab league, however, they are considered part of the arab world under the standard territorial definition. Yet many observers are inclined to doubt whether there is any reality underlying the common use of the term arab And it is indeed not easy to define what is meant by an arab
The arabs are not a distinct ethnic group, since there are both white arabs and black arabs. Before the spread of islam in the 630s ce, the term referred to the largely nomadic semitic peoples of the arabian peninsula.
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