Arab
UK[ˈærəb]US[ˈærəb]
n
A member of a Semitic people, originally from the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring regions, who speak Arabic.
n
An Arabian horse.
Etymology
The word 'Arab' entered English via Middle French and Latin from the ancient Greek 'Araps', which itself was borrowed from Arabic 'ʿarab'. The ultimate origin is uncertain but is likely from a Semitic root meaning 'nomad' or 'inhabitant of the desert', reflecting the early lifestyle of the people of the Arabian Peninsula. This term was used by neighboring civilizations to describe the people of the region and was later adopted by the people themselves. Over centuries, it evolved from a general ethnic and geographic descriptor into the specific modern ethnolinguistic identifier.
Analysis
The word 'Arab' functions as a simplex, unanalyzable into smaller meaningful parts within the context of modern English spelling. It is a loanword.
Examples
The ancient city was a major trading hub for the Arab world.
He is an Arab who grew up speaking both Arabic and French.
She breeds purebred Arab horses known for their endurance and spirit.