Definition

To make someone or something adopt Arabic customs, language, or culture.

Example

The government aimed to arabize the region by promoting the Arabic language in schools.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how they arabize their culture over time?

Yeah, it's fascinating how language and customs change through intermarriage.

Right? It's interesting to see how different influences blend together.

Absolutely! It really enriches their community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arabize → It is formed from "Arab" (from Arabic "عرب" (ʿarab), meaning the Arab people or their language) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "arabize" means to make something Arabic in character or to adopt Arabic language or culture.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Arab' representing the people or culture, and '-ize' meaning to make or become. So, to 'arabize' means to make something Arabic.

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