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Arabist

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Ar·ab·ist  (r-bst)
n.
1. A specialist in the Arabic language or culture.
2. One who is favorably disposed toward Arab concerns and policies.
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Noun1.ArabistArabist - a scholar who specializes in Arab languages and culture
bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
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