Arabist /ˈaɹəbɪst/adjective 3noun 3forms 3 adjective3 •Pertaining to Arabism; medieval Arabic scholarship. •Pertaining to the study of Arabic language or culture. •Pertaining to Arab nationalism; promoting Arab interests.Two of the most influential Arabist societies were established beyond the reach of Ottoman censors and police. — 2015 noun3 •A scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language. •One that wants to spread Arabic culture; an Arab nationalist. •(historical) One who followed the Arabic system of medicine or (more broadly) scholarship. formsArabists · more Arabist · most Arabist