What are the differences between the terms "Arab," "Arabian," and "Arabic?"
For example, why do we say "Arabic language" instead of "Arab language?"
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What are the differences between the terms "Arab," "Arabian," and "Arabic?"
For example, why do we say "Arabic language" instead of "Arab language?"
Best Answer
"Arab" is either a noun meaning a person from near the Arabian peninsula, or an adjective for things relating to those people.
"Arabian" is an adjective for things relating to the Arabian peninsula.
"Arabic" is a noun referring to the language spoken by Arabs, or an adjective for things relating to that language or Arab culture.
The "-ic" suffix is a common way in English to turn a word (Arab or ecstacy) into an adjective (Arabic or ecstatic). That is why "Arabic language" is used instead of "Arab language" – because the language is of the Arabs.