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shabab

shabab

9.9
Young people in Arabic-speaking countries, often groups of young men
  • noun
  • /ʃəˈbɑːb/
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  • The shabab in the community organized a clean-up event.

Examples

  • The word shabab is often used to refer to groups of young men in Arabic-speaking countries.

  • The international community is concerned about the activities of the militant group called shabab.

  • Many community programs aim to support the local shabab through education and sports.

  • Many shababs are passionate about social change.

  • In many Arabic-speaking countries, the shabab are often seen as the driving force behind social movements.

  • Community leaders are working hard to engage the shabab in local decision-making processes.

  • The shabab frequently organize events to raise awareness about environmental issues in their neighborhoods.

Synonyms

chebab
vsshabab
  • Literature
9.9

A Palestinian boy often aged ten to fifteen who joins protests and clashes with soldiers

is a general term for young people and sometimes names armed groups

How Young

baby
∞ 1.0
child
∞ 1.0
teenager
885 1.0
shabab
9.9
adult
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

shabab singular
shababs plural

Etymology

Shabab comes from the Arabic word shabāb, which means 'youth' or 'young people', so it is used to refer to groups of young people and sometimes to organisations that call themselves by that name.