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Arab-Berbers

Arab-Berbers

8.0
People in North Africa whose families come from both Berber and Arab groups
  • noun
translation icon : árabe-bereber
  • Many Arab-Berbers speak both Arabic and Berber languages fluently.

Examples

  • The cultural traditions of Arab-Berbers are reflected in their art and music.

  • Arab-Berbers have played a significant role in the history of North Africa.

  • The Arab-Berbers have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Arab-Berbers speak both Arabic and Berber languages.

  • Many Arab-Berbers celebrate their dual heritage during cultural festivals.

  • The Arab-Berbers have contributed significantly to the diverse history of North Africa.

  • In the community, Arab-Berbers often share stories that reflect their unique identity.

Synonyms

Moor
vsArab-Berbers
  • Archaic
1 8.6

A Muslim person from North Africa who ruled parts of Spain long ago

is a broad modern North African ethnic group, not a historical conquering Muslim people

Surface Forms

Arab-Berbers singular
Arab-Berbers plural

Morphology

Arab-Berbers = Arab + Berber (transparent) = Arab + Berber

Clear hyphenated compounding of two ethnonyms indicating mixed descent from Arabs and Berbers.

Etymology

Arab-Berbers is a name that joins Arab and Berber, so it literally means people with both Arab and Berber background. Think of the hyphen as saying 'and', which helps you remember these North African people have mixed Arab and local Berber roots.